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Georgia southwes, GA

Georgia southwes, GA.

Population: 15,529 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Georgia southwes, GA is $149,267 — up 6.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $249,900 after a median 58 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$149,267

Median home value

+6.2%

1-year change

58

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$149,267
1-year appreciation
+6.2%
3-year appreciation
+8.8%
5-year appreciation
+31.2%
10-year appreciation
+73.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$149,267
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
$249,900
Median list price
$214,848
Median price per sqft
$122
1-year sale-price change
+131.4%
Median days on market
58 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
43
Sale-to-list ratio
96.8%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+2.7%
New listings (monthly)
11

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)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
Schools include
Furlow Charter School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 49% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
69.0%
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)

Annual precipitation
53.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
225
Days with Moderate air quality
20
Highest AQI recorded (year)
87

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,668
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,421

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Andersonville National Historic Site (9 mi)
National parks include
Andersonville National Historic Site, Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Hodges Field Airport (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
PHOEBE SUMTER MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
13
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-32 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
39.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,756
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
62.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,267
Average weekly wage
$882
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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

How it compares

Georgia southwesState medianUS median
Median home value$149,267$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$249,900$305,450$325,000
Median days on market58 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,756$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 Georgia southwes, GA?
$149,267.
What is the median sale price in Georgia southwes, GA?
$249,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Georgia southwes, GA?
Median days on market: 58 days.
What is typical rent in Georgia southwes, 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 Georgia southwes, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is Georgia southwes, GA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Georgia southwes, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 49% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Georgia southwes, GA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Georgia southwes, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Georgia southwes, GA?
1 schools (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Georgia southwes, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 11.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Georgia southwes, GA?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Georgia southwes, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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