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Hartwell, GA

Hartwell, GA.

Population: 17,215 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hartwell, GA is $317,545 — up 0.9% over the past year. Typical rent runs $1,500/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$317,545

Median home value

+0.9%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$317,545
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
+7.6%
5-year appreciation
+21.7%
10-year appreciation
+108.4%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$318,735
House Price Index (state)
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

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

Market activity

For-sale inventory
129
Days to pending
92 days
New listings (monthly)
26

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,500/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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Hart County High School, Hartwell Elementary School, Hart County Middle School, South Hart Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 48% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
89.2%
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)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.6 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ninety Six National Historic Site (55 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Airnautique, Inc. Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Anderson Regional Airport (AND) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY 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)
+345 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
27.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,306
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
69.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,784
Average weekly wage
$894
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
150

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

How it compares

HartwellState medianUS median
Median home value$317,545$259,559$289,727
Typical rent$1,500/mo$1,781/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,306$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 Hartwell, GA?
$317,545.
What is typical rent in Hartwell, GA?
Typical rent: $1,500/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hartwell, GA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm.
What is the wildfire risk in Hartwell, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 48% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hartwell, GA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hartwell, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hartwell, GA?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Hartwell, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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