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Richmond hill, GA — ZIP 31324

Population: 37,406 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 31324 (Richmond hill, GA) is $424,625 — down 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $275,000 after a median 50 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,261/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hurricane, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$424,625

Median home value

-1.8%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$424,625
1-year appreciation
-1.8%
3-year appreciation
+6.8%
5-year appreciation
+35.7%
10-year appreciation
+69.5%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$434,380
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
$275,000
Median list price
$286,353
Median price per sqft
$177
1-year sale-price change
-5.1%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
297
Sale-to-list ratio
99.5%
Active listings
31
1-year forecast
+1.9%
Days to pending
58 days
New listings (monthly)
76

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,261/mo
1-year rent change
+2.0%
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
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Richmond Hill Primary School, Richmond Hill High School, Richmond Hill Middle School, Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School, Richmond Hill Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, coastalFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 75% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
73.0%
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)

Annual precipitation
50.9 in
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
7.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
14,720
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,723

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Fort Pulaski National Monument (23 mi)
National parks include
Fort Pulaski National Monument, Fort Frederica National Monument, Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Hodges Airpark (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hunter Army Air Field (SVN) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
CANDLER HOSPITAL, SAVANNAH HEALTH SERVICES LLC DBA MEMORIAL HEALTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL - SAVANNAH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
13
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+314 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,007
Housing built before 1970
3.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
67.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,132
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
84.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,508
Average weekly wage
$906
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
442

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

How it compares

ZIP 31324State medianUS median
Median home value$424,625$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$275,000$305,450$325,000
Median days on market50 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$2,261/mo$1,781/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,132$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 31324?
$424,625.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 31324?
$275,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 31324?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 31324?
Typical rent: $2,261/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 31324?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastalFlooding.
Is ZIP 31324 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 31324?
Risk to homes is higher than 75% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 31324?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 31324?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 31324?
7 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 31324 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 31324?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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