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Demorest, GA — ZIP 30535

Population: 8,674 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 30535 (Demorest, GA) is $319,565 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $336,950 after a median 86 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with coldwave, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$319,565

Median home value

+2.5%

1-year change

86

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$319,565
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+12.3%
5-year appreciation
+36.7%
10-year appreciation
+129.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$319,565
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
$336,950
Median list price
$369,950
Median price per sqft
$194
1-year sale-price change
+0.3%
Median days on market
86 days
Homes sold (recent period)
38
For-sale inventory
40
Sale-to-list ratio
97.6%
Active listings
43
1-year forecast
+2.8%
New listings (monthly)
10

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

Rents

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
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Fairview Elementary School, Demorest Elementary School, Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 68% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
85.9%
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
62.6 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
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,703
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,311

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (57 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Habersham County Airport (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER HABERSHAM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
39
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+360 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
19.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,386
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
82.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,587
Average weekly wage
$879
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
151

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

How it compares

ZIP 30535State medianUS median
Median home value$319,565$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$336,950$305,450$325,000
Median days on market86 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,386$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 30535?
$319,565.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 30535?
$336,950.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 30535?
Median days on market: 86 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 30535?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,235/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 30535?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, lightning.
Is ZIP 30535 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 30535?
Risk to homes is higher than 68% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 30535?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 30535?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 30535?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 30535 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 30535?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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