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Calhoun, GA

Calhoun, GA.

Population: 44,691 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Calhoun, GA is $278,230 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $176,250 after a median 188.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,710/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, coldwave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$278,230

Median home value

+2.8%

1-year change

188.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$278,230
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+12.3%
5-year appreciation
+39.7%
10-year appreciation
+129.6%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$279,106
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
$176,250
Median list price
$148,700
Median price per sqft
$143
1-year sale-price change
-10.8%
Median days on market
188.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
179
Sale-to-list ratio
96.3%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+2.8%
Days to pending
66 days
New listings (monthly)
42

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,710/mo
1-year rent change
+1.7%
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
10
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
4
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Calhoun City, Gordon County
Schools include
Calhoun High School, Calhoun Middle School, Calhoun Elementary School, Belwood Elementary School, Gordon Central High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, coldWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 62% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
83.5%
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
62.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.6 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
14,060
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,236

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park (36 mi)
National parks include
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, Little River Canyon National Preserve, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Tom B. David Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Richard B Russell Airport (RMG) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ADVENTHEALTH GORDON
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+389 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
22.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,674
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
66.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
21,913
Average weekly wage
$1,066
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
344

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

How it compares

CalhounState medianUS median
Median home value$278,230$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$176,250$305,450$325,000
Median days on market189 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,710/mo$1,781/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,674$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 Calhoun, GA?
$278,230.
What is the median sale price in Calhoun, GA?
$176,250.
How long do homes take to sell in Calhoun, GA?
Median days on market: 188.5 days.
What is typical rent in Calhoun, GA?
Typical rent: $1,710/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Calhoun, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, coldWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is Calhoun, GA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Calhoun, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 62% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Calhoun, GA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Calhoun, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Calhoun, GA?
10 schools (3 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Calhoun, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Calhoun, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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