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Barney, GA

Barney, GA.

Population: 915 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Barney, GA is $271,501 — up 11.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $399,900 after a median 10 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with lightning, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$271,501

Median home value

+11.5%

1-year change

10

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$271,501
1-year appreciation
+11.5%
3-year appreciation
+20.2%
5-year appreciation
+36.8%
10-year appreciation
+106.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$271,501
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
$399,900
Median list price
$399,900
Median price per sqft
$209
1-year sale-price change
+60.0%
Median days on market
10 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
1-year forecast
+3.3%

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively High · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 53% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.3%
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
70.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
60.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.0 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
1.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,711
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,941

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Shilo Farms Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Moody Air Force Base (VAD) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
COLQUITT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, SGMC HEALTH, GREENLEAF CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
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)
-45 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,002
Housing built before 1970
27.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
55.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,621
Households with broadband internet
80.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,742
Average weekly wage
$931
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Agriculture, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
39

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

How it compares

BarneyState medianUS median
Median home value$271,501$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$399,900$305,450$325,000
Median days on market10 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,621$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 Barney, GA?
$271,501.
What is the median sale price in Barney, GA?
$399,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Barney, GA?
Median days on market: 10 days.
What is typical rent in Barney, 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 Barney, GA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, hurricane.
Is Barney, GA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Barney, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 53% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Barney, GA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Barney, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Barney, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 1.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Barney, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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