Income needed to buy a home
Twiggs County, GA
$33,554
a year in household income to buy the typical Twiggs County home with 10% down.
The monthly math
Typical home value$105,851
Down payment (10%)$10,585
Loan$95,266
Principal and interest (7.40%)$660/mo
Property tax (0.35% a year)$31/mo
Homeowners insurance (estimate)$53/mo
Mortgage insurance$40/mo
Total monthly cost$783/mo
Income needed keeps housing at 28% of gross income, the lender rule of thumb.
What locals earn
Comfortable
The typical household here earns $56,324 a year, 68% more than it takes.
In Georgia
Twiggs County ranks #3 of 159 for the income a home takes, from least to most.
Easiest to afford in Georgia
| County | Typical home | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| Stewart County | $79,638 | $26,914 |
| Calhoun County | $92,690 | $30,739 |
| Randolph County | $99,709 | $33,765 |
| Macon County | $105,727 | $36,373 |
| Telfair County | $114,456 | $37,728 |
Typical home value from the Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. Rate is the Freddie Mac 30-year average for Oct 8, 2026. Property tax rate is total taxes paid divided by total home value in the county (U.S. Census, ACS 2020-2024). How it works.