Candler County, GA

This county of 11,301 residents needs 217 more housing units over the next five years.

Housing snapshot

Population
11,301 (2026)
Households
4,226
Median household income
$59,418 (2026)
Typical home value
$222,278
Owner-occupied
55%
Five-year housing need
217 units

Comparison to other Georgia counties

Candler County: $59,418 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$25K >$118K
Candler County: 0.71 jobs to household ratio
<0.22 >1.41
Candler County: Permits since 2021 represent 0.6% of housing
<0.1% >18.6%
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How affordable is this community?

At $222,278, typical home prices in Candler County, GA are close to the Georgia average of $231,959. Candler County, GA's median household income of $59,418 puts the typical home within reach for most households.

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How is the population changing?

Candler County, GA has a population of roughly 11,043 that has been largely stable in recent years.

Population growth patterns reveal how communities are evolving. This chart shows historical population changes by age group and projects future trends based on demographic patterns.

How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

Candler County, GA has roughly 4,226 households and a population that has been largely stable in recent years.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

In Candler County, GA, detached single-family accounts for 59% of the housing stock. Homeownership is the norm in Candler County, GA, with 55% of units owner-occupied.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How much new housing supply is needed?

To keep up with growth and fill current housing shortages, Candler County, GA needs 217 new units over the next 5 years.

54
Units needed to keep up with expected growth
Projected total household growth from 2026 to 2031.
1.3%
Projected household growth rate
Expected increase in total households from 4,226 in 2026 to 4,280 in 2031.
163
Units to address shortages in existing housing stock
Production needs to address vacancy rates and other factors.
70
Replacement housing
Effective annual loss rate is 3.0 per 1,000 units.
78
Rental vacancy adjustment
Rental vacancy is 3.0%. This is below the minimum stable target of 7.4%.
15
Overcrowding adjustment
Overcrowding rate is 3.8%. This is above National avg. of 3.4%.
217
Total 5-year housing production need (2026-2031)
43
Annual production pace
Average units needed per year to meet 5-year need
4.7%
Total housing unit growth
Percent increase in housing stock over 5 years
0.9%
Annual housing unit growth
Average percent increase in housing stock per year

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