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Avondale estates, GA

Avondale estates, GA.

Population: 5,225 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Avondale estates, GA is $545,320 — up 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $408,000 after a median 103 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$545,320

Median home value

+1.7%

1-year change

103

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$545,320
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
+6.7%
5-year appreciation
+25.5%
10-year appreciation
+85.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$545,320
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
$408,000
Median list price
$295,000
Median price per sqft
$243
1-year sale-price change
+43.2%
Median days on market
103 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
22
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+0.2%
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,110/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,160/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,270/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,520/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,820/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
4
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Schools include
DeKalb Elementary School of the Arts, Avondale Elementary School, DeKalb School of the Arts, Museum School Avondale Estates

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 36% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Westside Lead (8.4 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
63.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
140
Days with Moderate air quality
218
Highest AQI recorded (year)
136

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
916
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
191,281
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
149,516

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (7 mi)
National parks include
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
22
Hospitals include
WELLSTAR KENNESTONE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL MIDTOWN, GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
767
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)
-1,360 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
45.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.6%
Median annual property tax
$6,156
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
88.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
268,412
Average weekly wage
$1,410
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
851

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

How it compares

Avondale estatesState medianUS median
Median home value$545,320$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$408,000$305,450$325,000
Median days on market103 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$6,156$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 Avondale estates, GA?
$545,320.
What is the median sale price in Avondale estates, GA?
$408,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Avondale estates, GA?
Median days on market: 103 days.
What is typical rent in Avondale estates, GA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,270/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Avondale estates, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding.
Is Avondale estates, GA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Avondale estates, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 36% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Avondale estates, GA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Avondale estates, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Avondale estates, GA?
4 schools (3 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Avondale estates, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 9.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Avondale estates, GA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Avondale estates, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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