Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Milledgeville

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Milledgeville is $913 per month, against a median household income of $41,616 per year. With 67% of residents renting, affordable and income-based housing options play an important role in the local market.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Milledgeville Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 613 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting methods and local definitions.

Getting Around Milledgeville

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Milledgeville scores a 16 out of 100, rated Car-Dependent. A Bike Score of 35 suggests some biking infrastructure but limited coverage. No Transit Score is available for this area.

• Walk Score: 16 - Car-Dependent
• Bike Score: 35

Most errands will require a car. Residents without personal transportation should ask individual properties about nearby bus stops or shuttle access before applying.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 7 public schools across 2 districts serve Milledgeville, including 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. Quality and programs vary by school, so renters should check the schools assigned to a specific address before signing a lease.

Cost of Renting in Milledgeville, GA

The median household income in Milledgeville is $41,616 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median gross rent is $913 per month, according to the same source.

For renters who qualify, the 8 HUD-assisted and income-based properties in Milledgeville -- totaling 593 units -- can offer rents set below market rate based on income limits.

• Median household income: $41,616/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median gross rent: $913/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of households that rent: 67% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Affordable housing properties in the city: 8
• Total income-based units available: 593

Environment & Flood Risk

All 8 HUD-assisted properties in Milledgeville have been mapped for flood zone exposure. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring finding for renters concerned about flood exposure.