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Albany, GA

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Albany.

Population: 39,001 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Albany, GA is $108,688 — down 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $173,900 after a median 72 days on market. Typical rent runs $916/month. 11 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 6.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$108,688

Median home value

-1.3%

1-year change

72

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$108,688
1-year appreciation
-1.3%
3-year appreciation
-1.2%
5-year appreciation
+23.3%
10-year appreciation
+76.6%
All-time peak (2024-08)
$117,865
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
$173,900
Median list price
$156,250
Median price per sqft
$93
1-year sale-price change
+17.5%
Median days on market
72 days
Homes sold (recent period)
27
For-sale inventory
214
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
59
1-year forecast
+2.1%
Days to pending
64 days
New listings (monthly)
47

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

Rents

Typical rent
$916/mo
1-year rent change
+3.9%
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)
93.8 (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
11
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Monroe High School, Northside Elementary School, Lamar Reese School of the Arts, Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary Magnet 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 (varies by location)
includes AE
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
2
Nearest Superfund site
Marine Corps Logistics Base (0.6 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
68.0°F
Average high
78.7°F
Average low
57.7°F
Annual precipitation
49.9 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
194
Days with Moderate air quality
166
Highest AQI recorded (year)
134

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,798
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,186

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
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
28
Nearest airport
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
PHOEBE WORTH MEDICAL CENTER, PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, PHOEBE SUMTER MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
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
1,971
Housing built before 1970
47.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,622
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
56.1%

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

AlbanyState medianUS median
Median home value$108,688$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$173,900$305,450$325,000
Median days on market72 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$916/mo$1,781/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,622$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 Albany, GA?
$108,688.
What is the median sale price in Albany, GA?
$173,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Albany, GA?
Median days on market: 72 days.
What is typical rent in Albany, GA?
Typical rent: $916/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Albany, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coldWave, drought, hurricane, inlandFlooding.
Is Albany, GA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Albany, GA?
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 Albany, GA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Albany, GA?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Marine Corps Logistics Base, 0.6 mi.
How many schools serve Albany, GA?
11 schools (8 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Albany, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 11.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Albany, GA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Albany, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 93.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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