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Fitzgerald, GA

Fitzgerald, GA.

Population: 18,552 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Fitzgerald, GA is $126,850 — down 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $174,949 after a median 108 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$126,850

Typical home value

-1.3%

1-year change

108

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$126,850
1-year appreciation
-1.3%
3-year appreciation
-0.4%
5-year appreciation
+22.3%
10-year appreciation
+77.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2024)
$131,650
House Price Index (state)
429.4 (+1.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$174,949
Median list price
$177,633
Median price per sqft
$114
1-year sale-price change
+8.0%
Median days on market
108 days
Homes sold (recent period)
48
For-sale inventory
93
Sale-to-list ratio
93.5%
Active listings
67
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
20

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$846/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$851/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,002/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,194/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,675/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.7 : 1
Schools include
Ben Hill Elementary School, Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy, Ben Hill County Primary School, Ben Hill County Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
22
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 52% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
72.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
65.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.2 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
11.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,650
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,814

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Fitzgerald Municipal Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY) (59 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
DORMINY MEDICAL CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-15 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1981
Housing built before 1970
33.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,231
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
65.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,670
Average weekly wage
$912
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Agriculture, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
17

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

How it compares

FitzgeraldState medianUS median
Typical home value$126,850$255,549$285,053
Median sale price$174,949$302,411$319,906
Median days on market108 days60 days48 days
Median annual property tax$1,231$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 typical home value in Fitzgerald, GA?
$126,850.
What is the median sale price in Fitzgerald, GA?
$174,949.
How long do homes take to sell in Fitzgerald, GA?
Median days on market: 108 days.
What is typical rent in Fitzgerald, GA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,002/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fitzgerald, GA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is Fitzgerald, GA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Fitzgerald, GA. 22 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Fitzgerald, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 52% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fitzgerald, GA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fitzgerald, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fitzgerald, GA?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Fitzgerald, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 11.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Fitzgerald, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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