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Molena, GA

Molena, GA.

Population: 2,611 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Molena, GA is $316,363 — up 4.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $355,000 after a median 58 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$316,363

Median home value

+4.1%

1-year change

58

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$316,363
1-year appreciation
+4.1%
3-year appreciation
+10.9%
5-year appreciation
+31.2%
10-year appreciation
+121.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$316,363
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
$355,000
Median list price
$423,950
Median price per sqft
$205
1-year sale-price change
+27.7%
Median days on market
58 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
97.2%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+0.4%
New listings (monthly)
3

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,260/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,330/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,460/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,800/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,040/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 62% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
96.9%
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
52.4 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)
39
Days with Good air quality
309
Days with Moderate air quality
47
Highest AQI recorded (year)
133

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,718
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,743

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park (50 mi)
National parks include
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Andersonville National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
51
Nearest airport
Windrift Aerodrome (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbus Airport (CSG) (43 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
UPSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, WARM SPRINGS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
+179 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
24.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,122
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
41.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,562
Average weekly wage
$898
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
91

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

How it compares

MolenaState medianUS median
Median home value$316,363$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$355,000$305,450$325,000
Median days on market58 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,122$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 Molena, GA?
$316,363.
What is the median sale price in Molena, GA?
$355,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Molena, GA?
Median days on market: 58 days.
What is typical rent in Molena, GA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,460/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Molena, GA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is Molena, GA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Molena, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 62% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Molena, GA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Molena, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Molena, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 3.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Molena, GA?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Molena, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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