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Vidalia, GA — ZIP 30474

Population: 17,315 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 30474 (Vidalia, GA) is $189,786 — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $266,875 after a median 121 days on market. Typical rent runs $960/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$189,786

Median home value

+2.6%

1-year change

121

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$189,786
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+14.3%
5-year appreciation
+33.7%
10-year appreciation
+94.3%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$190,881
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
$266,875
Median list price
$270,400
Median price per sqft
$128
1-year sale-price change
-6.0%
Median days on market
121 days
Homes sold (recent period)
24
For-sale inventory
70
Sale-to-list ratio
95.6%
Active listings
52
1-year forecast
+1.1%
New listings (monthly)
13

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

Rents

Typical rent
$960/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$859/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,074/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,235/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,605/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,852/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
1
Schools include
Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School, J. D. Dickerson Primary School, Vidalia Comprehensive High School, J. R. Trippe Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hurricane, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 56% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
71.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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)

Average annual temperature
67.0°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
57.0°F
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,967
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,747

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Vidalia Regional Airport (VDI) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MEMORIAL HEALTH MEADOWS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-16 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
23.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,458
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
64.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,797
Average weekly wage
$813
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
33

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

How it compares

ZIP 30474State medianUS median
Median home value$189,786$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$266,875$305,450$325,000
Median days on market121 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$960/mo$1,781/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,458$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 30474?
$189,786.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 30474?
$266,875.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 30474?
Median days on market: 121 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 30474?
Typical rent: $960/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 30474?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane, lightning.
Is ZIP 30474 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 30474?
Risk to homes is higher than 56% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 30474?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 30474?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 30474?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 30474 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 30474?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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