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Rex, GA

Rex, GA.

Population: 17,844 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Rex, GA is $234,358 — down 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $237,500 after a median 46 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,936/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$234,358

Median home value

-3.9%

1-year change

46

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$234,358
1-year appreciation
-3.9%
3-year appreciation
-9.6%
5-year appreciation
+18.0%
10-year appreciation
+137.7%
All-time peak (2024-05)
$266,490
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
$237,500
Median list price
$259,900
Median price per sqft
$143
1-year sale-price change
-9.1%
Median days on market
46 days
Homes sold (recent period)
60
For-sale inventory
71
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
47
1-year forecast
-0.1%
Days to pending
116 days
New listings (monthly)
17

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,936/mo
1-year rent change
+4.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,380/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,440/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,580/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,890/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,260/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
1
Middle schools
2
High schools
0
Schools include
Adamson Middle School, Roberta T. Smith Elementary School, Rex Mill Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 42% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
41.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Westside Lead (14.9 mi)
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
73.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.6 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
60
Days with Moderate air quality
61
Highest AQI recorded (year)
98

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
115,110
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
98,673

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (13 mi)
National parks include
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Airports within 30 mi
58
Nearest airport
Berry Hill Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL MIDTOWN, GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, PIEDMONT HOSPITAL, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
65
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)
-932 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Housing built before 1970
4.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,148
Mean commute to work
35 min
Households with broadband internet
75.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
116,607
Average weekly wage
$1,430
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
400

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

How it compares

RexState medianUS median
Median home value$234,358$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$237,500$305,450$325,000
Median days on market46 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,936/mo$1,781/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,148$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 Rex, GA?
$234,358.
What is the median sale price in Rex, GA?
$237,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Rex, GA?
Median days on market: 46 days.
What is typical rent in Rex, GA?
Typical rent: $1,936/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Rex, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is Rex, GA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Rex, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 42% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Rex, GA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rex, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Rex, GA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 2 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Rex, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 7.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Rex, GA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Rex, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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