According to recent data, the average rent price for a one-bedroom apartment in Troup County, Georgia has increased by 3% compared to the previous year. The median gross rent in Troup County is $825, while the median gross rent in the state of Georgia is $968 and the median gross rent in the US is $1,023. About 42.7% of rental properties in Troup County are currently leased, while the renter occupancy rate for the entire state is 36.9%. In comparison, the occupancy rate for leased properties in the US is 36.2%.
This popular area is in high demand and offers a variety of rental options, including one-bedroom apartments renting for an average of $1,056, studios for an average of $850, and two-bedroom apartments for $1,025 as of February 2023. With more than 40 listings available in the wider Lagrange area, the rental market is rife with investment opportunities.
The population of Troup County, GA in 2020 was 70.1k with a median age of 36.7 and median household income of $46,796. Over the course of one year, from 2019 to 2020, the population of Troup County increased from 69,919 to 70,095, reflecting a 0.252% growth rate. During the same period, the median household income also increased from $45,649 to $46,796, reflecting a 2.51% increase.
Median contract rent is a common metric for evaluating the cost of renting in a specific location. Various factors can affect median contract rent, such as the number of available rental units, demand for rentals, and the overall cost of living in the area. Being aware of the median contract rent in Troup and Georgia can provide insight into the typical cost of renting in these areas.
Troup County is currently a seller’s market, and the median sold price of homes is $239,940, or approximately $127 per square foot. This represents a significant 19.6% increase since January 2022. In January 2023, the Troup County housing market saw over 10 listings sell above the listed price, more than seven sell at the listed price, and over 18 sell below it. Meanwhile, according to recent data, the median sales price of homes in Georgia has increased by 21% year-over-year as of April 2022, reaching $345,000. However, this figure remains 19.52% below the national median home price of $428,700.
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