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Thomson, GA — ZIP 30824

Population: 17,327 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 30824 (Thomson, GA) is $198,335 — up 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $235,000 after a median 57 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,000/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with hail, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$198,335

Median home value

+3.6%

1-year change

57

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$198,335
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+8.9%
5-year appreciation
+30.3%
10-year appreciation
+92.2%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$200,302
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
$235,000
Median list price
$285,000
Median price per sqft
$150
1-year sale-price change
-16.4%
Median days on market
57 days
Homes sold (recent period)
33
For-sale inventory
60
Sale-to-list ratio
96.1%
Active listings
37
1-year forecast
+1.7%
New listings (monthly)
15

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,000/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$750/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$890/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,010/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,300/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,590/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
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Norris Elementary School, Maxwell Elementary School, Thomson Elementary School, Thomson High School, Thomson-McDuffie Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 60% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
79.1%
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
64.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,450
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,306

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ninety Six National Historic Site (52 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Thomson-McDuffie County Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Daniel Field (DNL) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY MCDUFFIE COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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)
+92 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
21.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,486
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
52.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,225
Average weekly wage
$823
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Other Services, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
64

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

How it compares

ZIP 30824State medianUS median
Median home value$198,335$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$235,000$305,450$325,000
Median days on market57 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,000/mo$1,781/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,486$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 30824?
$198,335.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 30824?
$235,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 30824?
Median days on market: 57 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 30824?
Typical rent: $1,000/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 30824?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm.
Is ZIP 30824 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 30824?
Risk to homes is higher than 60% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 30824?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 30824?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 30824?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 30824 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 30824?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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