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Saint simons isl, GA

Saint simons isl, GA.

Population: 17,780 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Saint simons isl, GA is $677,833 — up 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $895,495 after a median 60 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,971/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastalflooding, hurricane, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$677,833

Median home value

+1.8%

1-year change

60

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$677,833
1-year appreciation
+1.8%
3-year appreciation
+10.8%
5-year appreciation
+40.8%
10-year appreciation
+99.3%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$678,107
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
$895,495
Median list price
$1.20M
Median price per sqft
$383
1-year sale-price change
-17.7%
Median days on market
60 days
Homes sold (recent period)
106
For-sale inventory
423
Sale-to-list ratio
95.6%
Active listings
161
1-year forecast
+1.3%
Days to pending
100 days
New listings (monthly)
93

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,971/mo
1-year rent change
+5.8%
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
2
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Oglethorpe Point Elementary School, St. Simons Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, hurricane, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 85% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Hercules 009 Landfill (9.2 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
70.0°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
63.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
243
Days with Moderate air quality
120
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,630
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,516

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Fort Frederica National Monument (4 mi)
National parks include
Fort Frederica National Monument, Cumberland Island National Seashore, Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ST SIMONS-BY-THE-SEA
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
26
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+306 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
15.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,876
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
84.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
33,969
Average weekly wage
$931
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
734

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

How it compares

Saint simons islState medianUS median
Median home value$677,833$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$895,495$305,450$325,000
Median days on market60 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$2,971/mo$1,781/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,876$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 Saint simons isl, GA?
$677,833.
What is the median sale price in Saint simons isl, GA?
$895,495.
How long do homes take to sell in Saint simons isl, GA?
Median days on market: 60 days.
What is typical rent in Saint simons isl, GA?
Typical rent: $2,971/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Saint simons isl, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, hurricane, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm.
Is Saint simons isl, GA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Saint simons isl, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 85% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Saint simons isl, GA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Saint simons isl, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Saint simons isl, GA?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Saint simons isl, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 10.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Saint simons isl, GA?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Saint simons isl, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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