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Harlem, GA

Harlem, GA.

Population: 10,682 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Harlem, GA is $293,599 — up 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $343,650 after a median 68 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,725/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$293,599

Median home value

+2.0%

1-year change

68

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$293,599
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+8.0%
5-year appreciation
+27.0%
10-year appreciation
+92.3%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$293,813
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
$343,650
Median list price
$355,393
Median price per sqft
$160
1-year sale-price change
+1.0%
Median days on market
68 days
Homes sold (recent period)
52
For-sale inventory
36
Sale-to-list ratio
99.4%
Active listings
26
1-year forecast
+1.4%
New listings (monthly)
12

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,725/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$720/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$860/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$970/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,260/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,530/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
North Harlem Elementary School, Harlem High School, Harlem Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 60% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
49.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Alternate Energy Resources (15.2 mi)
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
45.8 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)
36
Days with Good air quality
233
Days with Moderate air quality
9
Highest AQI recorded (year)
74

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,657
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,610

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ninety Six National Historic Site (51 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Leitner Airstrip (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Daniel Field (DNL) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
PIEDMONT AUGUSTA HOSPITAL, UNIVERSITY MCDUFFIE COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, DOCTORS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+795 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
23.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,618
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
55.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
32,460
Average weekly wage
$907
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
160

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

How it compares

HarlemState medianUS median
Median home value$293,599$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$343,650$305,450$325,000
Median days on market68 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,725/mo$1,781/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,618$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 Harlem, GA?
$293,599.
What is the median sale price in Harlem, GA?
$343,650.
How long do homes take to sell in Harlem, GA?
Median days on market: 68 days.
What is typical rent in Harlem, GA?
Typical rent: $1,725/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Harlem, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is Harlem, GA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Harlem, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 60% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Harlem, GA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Harlem, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Harlem, GA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Harlem, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Harlem, GA?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Harlem, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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