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Albany, GA — ZIP 31707

Population: 22,679 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 31707 (Albany, GA) is $138,709 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $195,000 after a median 61 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,074/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$138,709

Median home value

+1.1%

1-year change

61

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$138,709
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+4.7%
5-year appreciation
+33.3%
10-year appreciation
+79.4%
All-time peak (2024-08)
$143,878
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
$195,000
Median list price
$177,500
Median price per sqft
$100
1-year sale-price change
+7.7%
Median days on market
61 days
Homes sold (recent period)
37
For-sale inventory
128
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
63
1-year forecast
+2.4%
Days to pending
64 days
New listings (monthly)
30

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,074/mo
1-year rent change
0.0%
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
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
West Town Elementary School, Westover High School, Sherwood Acres Elementary School, Merry Acres Middle School, Lake Park Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coldWave, drought, hurricane, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 56% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
44.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
T.H. Agriculture & Nutrition Co. (Albany Plant) (2.6 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
79.0°F
Average low
59.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
177
Days with Moderate air quality
182
Highest AQI recorded (year)
140

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,673
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,123

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park (33 mi)
National parks include
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park, Andersonville National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
PHOEBE WORTH MEDICAL CENTER
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
39
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)
-286 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
38.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,882
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
64.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
37,992
Average weekly wage
$991
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
45

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

How it compares

ZIP 31707State medianUS median
Median home value$138,709$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$195,000$305,450$325,000
Median days on market61 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,074/mo$1,781/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,882$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 31707?
$138,709.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 31707?
$195,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 31707?
Median days on market: 61 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 31707?
Typical rent: $1,074/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 31707?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coldWave, drought, hurricane, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 31707 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 31707?
Risk to homes is higher than 56% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 31707?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 31707?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: T.H. Agriculture & Nutrition Co. (Albany Plant), 2.6 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 31707?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 31707 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 31707?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 31707?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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