Rentz is a small town of 242 in Georgia, with a median household income of $36,000
.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Rentz stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Rentz is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Rentz city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.2
Rentz's overall cost of living index is 90.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Rentz costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Rentz, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$81,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$814
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$36,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Rentz's violent crime rate is 216.6 per 100,000 residents
— 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
216.6 /100k
Property Crime
771.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Rentz is served primarily by Laurens County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Rentz, GA
National Avg
School District
Laurens County
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
81.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Rentz sees average highs of 58.3°F in January
and 94.0°F in July,
with 47.3 inches of annual precipitation
.
Rentz's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Rentz roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $81,200 and median rent is $814/month.
Rentz's violent crime rate is 216.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 771.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Rentz are operated by Laurens County.
The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 10.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Rentz, GA has a population of 242, a median household income of $36,000, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Rentz averages 58.3°F in January and 94.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.3 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Rentz, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31075.
The population of Rentz, Georgia is 242 with a median age of 43.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Rentz: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $81,200, median household income $36,000, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rentz side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.