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Lula, GA

Lula, GA.

Population: 8,980 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lula, GA is $325,204 — down 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $305,900 after a median 255 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$325,204

Median home value

-1.5%

1-year change

255

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$325,204
1-year appreciation
-1.5%
3-year appreciation
+4.5%
5-year appreciation
+34.3%
10-year appreciation
+128.1%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$332,378
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
$305,900
Median list price
$305,900
Median price per sqft
$158
1-year sale-price change
-4.4%
Median days on market
255 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
37
Sale-to-list ratio
99.5%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+1.1%
New listings (monthly)
10

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
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Lula Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, tornado, coldWave, hail
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
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 56% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.1%
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
71.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.9 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
166
Days with Moderate air quality
194
Highest AQI recorded (year)
137

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,579
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,972

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (45 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Fly-N-S Ranch Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN) (37 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, INC, STEPHENS COUNTY HOSPITAL, NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER HABERSHAM
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)
+1,583 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,996
Housing built before 1970
14.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
45.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,006
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
57.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
89,265
Average weekly wage
$1,198
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,601

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

How it compares

LulaState medianUS median
Median home value$325,204$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$305,900$305,450$325,000
Median days on market255 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,006$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 Lula, GA?
$325,204.
What is the median sale price in Lula, GA?
$305,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Lula, GA?
Median days on market: 255 days.
What is typical rent in Lula, 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 Lula, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, tornado, coldWave, hail.
Is Lula, GA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Lula, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 56% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lula, GA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lula, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lula, GA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lula, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 3.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lula, GA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lula, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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