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Folkston, GA — ZIP 31537

Population: 9,349 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 31537 (Folkston, GA) is $217,143 — up 1.5% over the past year. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$217,143

Median home value

+1.5%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$217,143
1-year appreciation
+1.5%
3-year appreciation
+9.9%
5-year appreciation
+38.2%
10-year appreciation
+128.2%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$218,617
House Price Index (state)
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
25
New listings (monthly)
6

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

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
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Charlton County High School, St. George Elementary School, Folkston Elementary School, Bethune Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 74% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
85.7%
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
71.0°F
Average high
82.0°F
Average low
59.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.8 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)
27
Days with Good air quality
109
Days with Moderate air quality
11
Highest AQI recorded (year)
74

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Cumberland Island National Seashore (34 mi)
National parks include
Cumberland Island National Seashore, Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve, Fort Frederica National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Davis Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
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)
+9 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
26.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,167
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
68.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,560
Average weekly wage
$969
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
45

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

How it compares

ZIP 31537State medianUS median
Median home value$217,143$259,559$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,167$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 31537?
$217,143.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 31537?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 31537?
Risk to homes is higher than 74% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 31537?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 31537?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 31537?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in ZIP 31537?
Good. Median AQI: 27. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 31537?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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