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Brunswick, GA — ZIP 31523

Population: 15,402 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 31523 (Brunswick, GA) is $334,079 — up 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $395,500 after a median 75 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastalflooding, hurricane, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$334,079

Median home value

+0.7%

1-year change

75

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$334,079
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
+6.0%
5-year appreciation
+30.2%
10-year appreciation
+87.6%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$336,055
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
$395,500
Median list price
$399,000
Median price per sqft
$187
1-year sale-price change
+6.2%
Median days on market
75 days
Homes sold (recent period)
48
For-sale inventory
102
Sale-to-list ratio
96.3%
Active listings
85
1-year forecast
+1.2%
Days to pending
77 days
New listings (monthly)
25

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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
0
Schools include
Jane Macon Middle, Satilla Marsh Elementary School, Sterling Elementary School, Risley Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, hurricane, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 85% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Brunswick Wood Preserving (5.6 mi)
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
69.0°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
61.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.7 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
243
Days with Moderate air quality
120
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,865
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,226

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Fort Frederica National Monument (13 mi)
National parks include
Fort Frederica National Monument, Cumberland Island National Seashore, Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
SOUTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM- BRUNSWICK CAMPUS, ST SIMONS-BY-THE-SEA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
26
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)
+306 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,998
Housing built before 1970
9.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
44.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,608
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
79.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
33,969
Average weekly wage
$931
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
734

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

How it compares

ZIP 31523State medianUS median
Median home value$334,079$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$395,500$305,450$325,000
Median days on market75 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,608$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 31523?
$334,079.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 31523?
$395,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 31523?
Median days on market: 75 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 31523?
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 31523?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, hurricane, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm.
Is ZIP 31523 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 31523?
Risk to homes is higher than 85% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 31523?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 31523?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 31523?
4 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 31523 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 31523?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 31523?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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