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Brunswick, GA — ZIP 31525

Population: 28,926 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 31525 (Brunswick, GA) is $280,078 — up 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $299,990 after a median 156.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,594/month. 6 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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$280,078

Median home value

+0.6%

1-year change

156.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$280,078
1-year appreciation
+0.6%
3-year appreciation
+4.7%
5-year appreciation
+29.7%
10-year appreciation
+89.9%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$282,809
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
$299,990
Median list price
$299,990
Median price per sqft
$172
1-year sale-price change
-0.0%
Median days on market
156.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
121
Sale-to-list ratio
92.8%
Active listings
16
1-year forecast
+1.1%
Days to pending
73 days
New listings (monthly)
30

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,594/mo
1-year rent change
-0.6%
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
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
State Charter Schools- Coastal Plains Charter High School -, Glynn County
Schools include
Coastal Plains Charter High School, Glyndale Elementary School, Altama Elementary School, Golden Isles Elementary School, Greer Elementary 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 (5.5 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
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,773
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,676

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Fort Frederica National Monument (10 mi)
National parks include
Fort Frederica National Monument, Cumberland Island National Seashore, Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) (6 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
1,991
Housing built before 1970
14.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,238
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
71.4%

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 31525State medianUS median
Median home value$280,078$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$299,990$305,450$325,000
Median days on market157 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,594/mo$1,781/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,238$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 31525?
$280,078.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 31525?
$299,990.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 31525?
Median days on market: 156.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 31525?
Typical rent: $1,594/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 31525?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, hurricane, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm.
Is ZIP 31525 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 31525?
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 31525?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 31525?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 31525?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 31525 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 31525?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 31525?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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