Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Toccoa

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Toccoa is $711 per month and the median household income is $48,438 annually, with renters making up 42% of occupied households. These figures provide useful context when comparing the cost of market-rate housing to the income-restricted rents available at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties in the city.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Toccoa Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 225 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates vary based on local reporting practices and population factors, so they are not directly comparable across cities.

Getting Around Toccoa

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Toccoa has a Walk Score of 42 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 31. No Transit Score is available for this area. Most errands and trips will likely require a personal vehicle.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 5 schools across 1 district serve Toccoa, including 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high school. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Renting in Toccoa, GA

The median household income in Toccoa is $48,438 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median rent across all rentals in the city is $711 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

For renters who qualify, income-based housing can offer meaningful relief. Lease Lantern tracks 9 affordable properties with 648 total units in Toccoa, spanning HUD-assisted and LIHTC programs.

• Median household income: $48,438/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $711/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of households that rent: 42% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Affordable properties tracked: 9 buildings, 648 units

Environment & Flood Risk

All 9 assisted properties in Toccoa have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure among affordable housing in this city is effectively zero based on available FEMA flood zone data.