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Cost of Living in Funston, GA

Population: 825 | Georgia

71
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Funston is 29% less expensive than the national average.

73
Housing
33
Home Values
95
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Funston, GA: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 71, Funston, GA is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 29% cheaper than the national average and 12% below the Georgia state average of 82. Funston is a small community of 825 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Funston's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $963 (27% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $99,300 (67% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.8x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Funston is $54,861, which is 27% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 21% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Funston. The area sees an average annual temperature of 67.7°F, with summers averaging 82°F and winters around 52°F. Annual rainfall totals 46.6 inches spread over roughly 111 days. The mild climate is a draw for many residents and keeps utility costs moderate year-round.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$54,861
vs US Median ($75,149)
-27%

Housing

Median Rent
$963/mo
Median Home Value
$99,300
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$701/mo

Climate in Funston

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

67.7°F
Avg Temperature
46.6"
Rainfall / Year
111d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 62 66 73 80 88 91 93 92 88 81 71 64
Avg °F 51 54 60 67 75 81 83 83 78 69 59 53
Low °F 39 42 48 54 63 71 73 73 68 57 46 41
Rain" 4.2 4.0 4.4 3.7 2.4 5.1 5.1 4.8 3.4 2.3 2.9 4.4

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