Monroe County, GA

This county of 32,799 residents needs 1,980 more housing units over the next five years.

Housing snapshot

Population
32,799 (2026)
Households
11,089
Median household income
$98,149 (2026)
Typical home value
$329,597
Owner-occupied
76%
Five-year housing need
1,980 units

Comparison to other Georgia counties

Monroe County: $98,149 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$25K >$118K
Monroe County: 0.82 jobs to household ratio
<0.22 >1.41
Monroe County: Permits since 2021 represent 11.5% of housing
<0.1% >18.6%
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How affordable is this community?

The typical home in Monroe County, GA is valued at $329,597, well above the Georgia average of $231,959. Monroe County, GA's median household income of $98,149 comfortably exceeds what is needed to afford the typical home, making this a relatively affordable market.

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?

Monroe County, GA has a population of roughly 29,664, growing modestly at 1.4% per year.

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?

With roughly 11,089 households, Monroe County, GA is growing modestly at 1.4% per year.

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?

The housing stock in Monroe County, GA is heavily oriented toward detached single-family, which makes up 79% of units. Monroe County, GA is a strongly owner-occupied community, with 76% of households owning their home.

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, Monroe County, GA needs 1,980 new units over the next 5 years.

1,649
Units needed to keep up with expected growth
Projected total household growth from 2026 to 2031.
14.9%
Projected household growth rate
Expected increase in total households from 11,089 in 2026 to 12,738 in 2031.
331
Units to address shortages in existing housing stock
Production needs to address vacancy rates and other factors.
113
Replacement housing
Effective annual loss rate is 2.0 per 1,000 units.
96
Ownership vacancy adjustment
Owner-occupied vacancy is 0.4%. This is below the minimum stable target of 1.5%.
107
Rental vacancy adjustment
Rental vacancy is 1.7%. This is below the minimum stable target of 7.4%.
15
Substandard housing adjustment
Substandard housing rate is 1.12%. This is above National avg. of 0.98%.
1,980
Total 5-year housing production need (2026-2031)
396
Annual production pace
Average units needed per year to meet 5-year need
17.1%
Total housing unit growth
Percent increase in housing stock over 5 years
3.4%
Annual housing unit growth
Average percent increase in housing stock per year

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