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Scottdale, GA

Scottdale, GA.

Population: 4,831 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Scottdale, GA is $324,422 — down 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $333,000 after a median 110 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,250/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$324,422

Median home value

-2.4%

1-year change

110

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$324,422
1-year appreciation
-2.4%
3-year appreciation
-2.8%
5-year appreciation
+13.7%
10-year appreciation
+117.2%
All-time peak (2024-06)
$345,840
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
$333,000
Median list price
$359,900
Median price per sqft
$195
1-year sale-price change
-12.4%
Median days on market
110 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
25
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+0.2%
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,250/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,190/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,250/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,370/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,640/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,960/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
Robert Shaw Theme 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, coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 36% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Westside Lead (8.8 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
63.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.5 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)
53
Days with Good air quality
140
Days with Moderate air quality
218
Highest AQI recorded (year)
136

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
376
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
191,720
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
142,507

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 (7 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
35
Nearest airport
DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
23
Hospitals include
WELLSTAR KENNESTONE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL MIDTOWN, GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
819
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)
-1,360 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,002
Housing built before 1970
23.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
57.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,631
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
71.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
268,412
Average weekly wage
$1,410
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
851

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

How it compares

ScottdaleState medianUS median
Median home value$324,422$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$333,000$305,450$325,000
Median days on market110 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$2,250/mo$1,781/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,631$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 Scottdale, GA?
$324,422.
What is the median sale price in Scottdale, GA?
$333,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Scottdale, GA?
Median days on market: 110 days.
What is typical rent in Scottdale, GA?
Typical rent: $2,250/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Scottdale, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding.
Is Scottdale, GA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Scottdale, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 36% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Scottdale, GA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Scottdale, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Scottdale, GA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Scottdale, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 15.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Scottdale, GA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Scottdale, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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