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Monroe, GA

Monroe, GA.

Population: 29,785 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Monroe, GA is $362,626 — up 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $100,000 after a median 706 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,686/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$362,626

Median home value

+0.9%

1-year change

706

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$362,626
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
+5.4%
5-year appreciation
+30.8%
10-year appreciation
+120.9%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$363,470
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
$100,000
Median list price
$149,950
Median price per sqft
$75
1-year sale-price change
-2.4%
Median days on market
706 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
181
Sale-to-list ratio
95.4%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+0.3%
Days to pending
64 days
New listings (monthly)
47

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,686/mo
1-year rent change
+3.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,160/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,210/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,590/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,900/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
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Carver Middle School, Harmony Elementary School, Atha Road Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 46% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.4%
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
52.6 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
30,937
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
42,810

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (37 mi)
National parks include
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Airports within 30 mi
32
Nearest airport
Monroe Walton County Airport (0 mi)
Nearest major airport
Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
PIEDMONT WALTON HOSPITAL, RIDGEVIEW INSTITUTE MONROE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 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
1,994
Housing built before 1970
21.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
37.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,313
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
74.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
22,752
Average weekly wage
$1,037
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
648

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

How it compares

MonroeState medianUS median
Median home value$362,626$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$100,000$305,450$325,000
Median days on market706 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,686/mo$1,781/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,313$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 Monroe, GA?
$362,626.
What is the median sale price in Monroe, GA?
$100,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Monroe, GA?
Median days on market: 706 days.
What is typical rent in Monroe, GA?
Typical rent: $1,686/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Monroe, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is Monroe, GA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Monroe, 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 Monroe, GA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Monroe, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Monroe, GA?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Monroe, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 10.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Monroe, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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