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Commerce, GA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Commerce.

Population: 20,134 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Commerce, GA is $344,051 — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $340,000 after a median 90 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,549/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$344,051

Median home value

+2.6%

1-year change

90

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$344,051
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+12.0%
5-year appreciation
+35.6%
10-year appreciation
+135.1%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$344,729
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
$340,000
Median list price
$347,500
Median price per sqft
$183
1-year sale-price change
+1.5%
Median days on market
90 days
Homes sold (recent period)
45
For-sale inventory
104
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
65
1-year forecast
+1.8%
New listings (monthly)
23

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,549/mo
1-year rent change
-0.2%
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
7
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Commerce City, Jackson County
Schools include
Commerce Elementary School, Commerce High School, Commerce Middle School, Commerce Primary, East Jackson Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 45% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
82.5%
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)

Annual precipitation
51.8 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
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,979
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,682

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (49 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
40
Nearest airport
Doug Bolton Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
546
Hospitals include
NGMC BARROW, LLC, MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 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
1,988
Housing built before 1970
24.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,684
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
67.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
43,822
Average weekly wage
$923
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Real Estate, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,864

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

How it compares

CommerceState medianUS median
Median home value$344,051$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$340,000$305,450$325,000
Median days on market90 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,549/mo$1,781/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,684$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 Commerce, GA?
$344,051.
What is the median sale price in Commerce, GA?
$340,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Commerce, GA?
Median days on market: 90 days.
What is typical rent in Commerce, GA?
Typical rent: $1,549/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Commerce, GA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, tornado.
Is Commerce, GA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Commerce, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 45% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Commerce, GA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Commerce, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Commerce, GA?
7 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Commerce, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Commerce, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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