Income needed to buy a home
Wilkes County, GA
$57,499
a year in household income to buy the typical Wilkes County home with 10% down.
The monthly math
Typical home value$171,297
Down payment (10%)$17,130
Loan$154,167
Principal and interest (7.40%)$1,067/mo
Property tax (0.87% a year)$124/mo
Homeowners insurance (estimate)$86/mo
Mortgage insurance$64/mo
Total monthly cost$1,342/mo
Income needed keeps housing at 28% of gross income, the lender rule of thumb.
What locals earn
Right at the edge
The typical household here earns $52,043 a year, 91% of what it takes.
In Georgia
Wilkes County ranks #45 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 |
| Twiggs County | $105,851 | $33,554 |
| Randolph County | $99,709 | $33,765 |
| Macon County | $105,727 | $36,373 |
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.