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Commerce, GA — ZIP 30529

Population: 12,874 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 30529 (Commerce, GA) is $325,562 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $340,000 after a median 89.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,549/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$325,562

Median home value

+2.1%

1-year change

89.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$325,562
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+11.0%
5-year appreciation
+36.9%
10-year appreciation
+142.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$325,867
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
$340,000
Median list price
$347,500
Median price per sqft
$183
1-year sale-price change
+1.5%
Median days on market
89.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
45
For-sale inventory
75
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
65
1-year forecast
+1.8%
New listings (monthly)
17

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,549/mo
1-year rent change
-0.2%
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
7
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Commerce City, Jackson County
Schools include
Commerce Elementary School, Commerce High School, Commerce Middle School, Commerce Primary, East Jackson Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 45% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
82.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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)

Annual precipitation
50.6 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,979
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,682

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (49 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Doug Bolton Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
NGMC BARROW, LLC
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,360 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
25.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,085
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
72.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
43,822
Average weekly wage
$923
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Real Estate, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,864

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

How it compares

ZIP 30529State medianUS median
Median home value$325,562$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$340,000$305,450$325,000
Median days on market90 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,549/mo$1,781/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,085$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 30529?
$325,562.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 30529?
$340,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 30529?
Median days on market: 89.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 30529?
Typical rent: $1,549/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 30529?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, tornado.
Is ZIP 30529 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 30529?
Risk to homes is higher than 45% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 30529?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 30529?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 30529?
7 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 30529 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 30529?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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