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Atlanta, GA — ZIP 30305

Population: 28,110 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 30305 (Atlanta, GA) is $705,203 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $328,185 after a median 87.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,179/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, coldwave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$705,203

Median home value

+3.0%

1-year change

87.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$705,203
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+7.6%
5-year appreciation
+14.4%
10-year appreciation
+38.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$705,203
House Price Index (state)
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$328,185
Median list price
$395,000
Median price per sqft
$310
1-year sale-price change
-7.3%
Median days on market
87.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
72
For-sale inventory
362
Sale-to-list ratio
96.3%
Active listings
219
1-year forecast
+0.5%
Days to pending
106 days
New listings (monthly)
59

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,179/mo
1-year rent change
+1.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,120/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,220/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,430/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,910/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,480/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
Schools include
Garden Hills Elementary School, E. Rivers Elementary School, Willis A. Sutton Middle School, Atlanta Classical Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coldWave, hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 46% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Westside Lead (4.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
51.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
155
Days with Moderate air quality
198
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
172

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
278
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
291,815
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
156,355

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (6 mi)
National parks include
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
17
Hospitals include
WELLSTAR KENNESTONE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL MIDTOWN, GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
897
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,646 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
31.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
43.5%
Median annual property tax
$8,883
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
85.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
835,566
Average weekly wage
$1,882
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,681

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 30305State medianUS median
Median home value$705,203$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$328,185$305,450$325,000
Median days on market88 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$2,179/mo$1,781/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$8,883$1,615$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 30305?
$705,203.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 30305?
$328,185.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 30305?
Median days on market: 87.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 30305?
Typical rent: $2,179/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 30305?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coldWave, hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 30305 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 30305?
Risk to homes is higher than 46% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 30305?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 30305?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Westside Lead, 4.9 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 30305?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 30305 walkable?
Walkability index: 16.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 30305?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 30305?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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