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Cost of Living in Heron Bay, GA

Population: 4,561 | Georgia

104
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Heron Bay is 4% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
116
Home Values
100
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 104, Heron Bay, GA is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 4% more expensive than the national average and 22% above the Georgia state average of 82. Heron Bay is a small community of 4,561 residents.

The median household income in Heron Bay is $120,735, which is 61% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Heron Bay. The area sees an average annual temperature of 63.2°F, with summers averaging 79°F and winters around 47°F. Annual rainfall totals 49.3 inches spread over roughly 134 days.

Everyday prices in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

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
$120,735
vs US Median ($75,149)
+61%

Housing

Median Home Value
$353,800
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,717/mo

Everyday Prices in Heron Bay

BLS Average Prices for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$3.02
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-1% vs US
🥚
$2.46
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-1% vs US
🥛
$3.97
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-1% vs US
🍞
$1.82
Bread (white)
per lb
-1% vs US
🍗
$4.08
Chicken breast
per lb
-1% vs US
$0.18
Electricity
per kWh
-3% vs US

Climate in Heron Bay

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

63.2°F
Avg Temperature
49.3"
Rainfall / Year
134d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 56 60 68 75 83 88 91 90 85 76 66 58
Avg °F 45 49 55 62 70 78 81 80 74 64 53 47
Low °F 34 37 43 49 58 67 71 70 63 51 41 36
Rain" 4.3 4.6 4.9 3.8 3.1 4.5 4.8 4.0 3.5 3.4 3.9 4.6

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