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Statham, GA Utility & Living Guide
Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.
Monthly Utility Costs
$140/mo
$60/mo
$50/mo
$30/mo
$70/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1100/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1400/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1900/mo |
| Median Home Price | $280,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.15% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $900 |
The housing market in Statham is relatively affordable, with a mix of new and established neighborhoods. Rentals are available but limited, and prices are rising due to the town’s growing popularity. Homebuyers can find a range of options, from starter homes to larger family residences
Cost of Living
105
+5% above national average
103
96
102
$900
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 8% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.15% |
| <p>State 4% + County 3% + City 1%</p> | |
Georgia has a progressive state income tax with rates ranging from 1% to 5.99%, and Statham residents are subject to these state taxes
Family & Relocation
55
7.2/10
$900/mo
City Pulse
Statham has limited public transportation options, but the town is relatively walkable and bikeable, with some sidewalks and bike lanes
- Fort Yargo State Park
- Bear Creek Reservoir
- Athens-Clarke County Library
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📰 Live Local News
Statham has zoning ordinances and building codes in place to manage growth and development, and residents are required to obtain permits for certain projects
Financial Tools
- Income Tax CalculatorEstimate take-home pay by state
- Mortgage CalculatorMonthly payment estimator
- Affordability CalculatorHow much home can you afford?
- Childcare Cost EstimatorCompare daycare costs by city
- Retirement PlannerRetirement readiness check
- Car Lease CalculatorMonthly lease payment estimator
- Savings CalculatorGrow your emergency fund
- City Comparison ToolCompare cities side by side
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📊 Statham — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Summer months bring higher electricity bills due to air conditioning usage, while winter months see increased natural gas consumption for heating. Residents can expect to pay around 10-20% more for utilities during these peak seasons
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 30666 has a property tax millage rate of 12.5 mills, with an additional 1% local option sales tax
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
6, with explanation: Statham has some sidewalks and bike lanes, but the town's infrastructure is not fully stroller-friendly, with limited elevator access in public buildings and some uneven pavement
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