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GA area data

Athens, GA

Aggregated across 6 ZIP codes in Athens.

Population: 130,785 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Athens, GA is $336,716 — up 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $350,000 after a median 78 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,623/month. 21 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, coldwave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$336,716

Median home value

+1.9%

1-year change

78

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$336,716
1-year appreciation
+1.9%
3-year appreciation
+10.0%
5-year appreciation
+36.4%
10-year appreciation
+130.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$337,018
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
$350,000
Median list price
$329,945
Median price per sqft
$178
1-year sale-price change
+1.5%
Median days on market
78 days
Homes sold (recent period)
31
For-sale inventory
563
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
40
1-year forecast
+2.0%
Days to pending
47 days
New listings (monthly)
140

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,623/mo
1-year rent change
+2.8%
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
21
Elementary schools
13
Middle schools
4
High schools
4
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Clarke County, State Charter Schools- Foothills Charter High School (Centr, Jackson County
Schools include
Chase Street Elementary School, Fowler Drive Elementary School, Coile Middle School, Howard B. Stroud Elementary School, Judia Jackson Harris Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, hail, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 46% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
57.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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
64.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.0 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)
50
Days with Good air quality
189
Days with Moderate air quality
173
Highest AQI recorded (year)
140

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
18,524
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,454

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (48 mi)
National parks include
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
159
Nearest airport
Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
370
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, BEACON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.3 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
102
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-701 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
38.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,327
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
78.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
52,629
Average weekly wage
$1,014
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
212

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

How it compares

AthensState medianUS median
Median home value$336,716$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$350,000$305,450$325,000
Median days on market78 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,623/mo$1,781/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,327$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 Athens, GA?
$336,716.
What is the median sale price in Athens, GA?
$350,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Athens, GA?
Median days on market: 78 days.
What is typical rent in Athens, GA?
Typical rent: $1,623/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Athens, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, hail, lightning, strongWind.
Is Athens, GA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Athens, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 46% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Athens, GA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Athens, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Athens, GA?
21 schools (13 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Athens, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Athens, GA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Athens, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 93.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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