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Ambrose, GA

Ambrose, GA.

Population: 2,032 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Ambrose, GA is $204,036 — up 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $120,000 after a median 160 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$204,036

Median home value

+1.7%

1-year change

160

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$204,036
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
+1.6%
All-time peak (2024-12)
$205,468
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
$120,000
Median days on market
160 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
92.3%
1-year forecast
0.0%

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Ambrose Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hurricane, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 52% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
76.3%
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
69.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
59.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.4 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)
41
Days with Good air quality
128
Days with Moderate air quality
62
Highest AQI recorded (year)
130

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,520
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,283

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Douglas Municipal Gene Chambers Airport (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
DORMINY MEDICAL CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+50 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
24.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,298
Households with broadband internet
51.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,213
Average weekly wage
$888
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
92

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

How it compares

AmbroseState medianUS median
Median home value$204,036$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$120,000$305,450$325,000
Median days on market160 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,298$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 Ambrose, GA?
$204,036.
What is the median sale price in Ambrose, GA?
$120,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Ambrose, GA?
Median days on market: 160 days.
What is typical rent in Ambrose, GA?
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 Ambrose, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane, lightning, tornado.
Is Ambrose, GA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Ambrose, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 52% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Ambrose, GA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ambrose, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Ambrose, GA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Ambrose, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 3.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Ambrose, GA?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Ambrose, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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