Georgia renters must earn nearly three times the minimum wage in order to afford a typical two-bedroom home without spending more than 30 percent of their income. In metro Atlanta and the city itself, it could take almost five times the state’s $7.25-an-hour wage to do the same.
Category: Housing Affordability
One of the most pressing issues in the metro Atlanta region is access to and creation of affordable housing. ACC will take an in-depth look at the organizations, plans, and legislation in our city that govern this important topic.
Sean Keenan is our journalist who will cover this civic circle. If you have ideas, comments, or other information that would help Sean with this effort please reach out to sean@atlantaciviccircle.org.
