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Locust grove, GA

Locust grove, GA.

Population: 36,038 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Locust grove, GA is $327,592 — down 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $360,600 after a median 74 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,172/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, coldwave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$327,592

Median home value

-2.1%

1-year change

74

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$327,592
1-year appreciation
-2.1%
3-year appreciation
-5.7%
5-year appreciation
+19.2%
10-year appreciation
+89.5%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$352,519
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
$360,600
Median list price
$381,400
Median price per sqft
$149
1-year sale-price change
+9.3%
Median days on market
74 days
Homes sold (recent period)
161
For-sale inventory
218
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
225
1-year forecast
+0.2%
Days to pending
74 days
New listings (monthly)
48

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,172/mo
1-year rent change
+2.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,470/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,540/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,690/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,030/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,420/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
9
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Schools include
Locust Grove Elementary School, Luella Middle School, Unity Grove Elementary School, Luella High School, Luella Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coldWave, hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 46% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.6%
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
51.3 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
226
Days with Moderate air quality
128
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
153

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
20,425
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
20,317

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (32 mi)
National parks include
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
63
Nearest airport
Chigger Hill Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
WELLSTAR SPALDING MEDICAL CENTER, SOUTHERN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, RIVERWOODS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
13
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)
+1,361 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,004
Housing built before 1970
3.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
64.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,804
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
81.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
64,837
Average weekly wage
$902
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,855

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

How it compares

Locust groveState medianUS median
Median home value$327,592$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$360,600$305,450$325,000
Median days on market74 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$2,172/mo$1,781/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,804$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 Locust grove, GA?
$327,592.
What is the median sale price in Locust grove, GA?
$360,600.
How long do homes take to sell in Locust grove, GA?
Median days on market: 74 days.
What is typical rent in Locust grove, GA?
Typical rent: $2,172/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Locust grove, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coldWave, hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Locust grove, GA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Locust grove, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 46% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Locust grove, GA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Locust grove, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Locust grove, GA?
9 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Locust grove, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Locust grove, GA?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Locust grove, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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