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Sugar valley, GA

Sugar valley, GA.

Population: 1,483 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sugar valley, GA is $302,849 — up 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $200,000 after a median 8 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, coldwave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$302,849

Median home value

+3.8%

1-year change

8

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$302,849
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+17.4%
5-year appreciation
+40.9%
10-year appreciation
+135.1%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$306,293
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
$200,000
Median list price
$375,000
1-year sale-price change
-16.0%
Median days on market
8 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
97.6%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+3.2%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$860/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$900/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,090/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,440/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,680/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)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, coldWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 62% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
83.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 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)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.9 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,812
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,382

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park (29 mi)
National parks include
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, Little River Canyon National Preserve, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Tom B. David Field (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Richard B Russell Airport (RMG) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER, ADVENTHEALTH GORDON, ADVENTHEALTH MURRAY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+389 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
12.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,162
Households with broadband internet
60.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
21,913
Average weekly wage
$1,066
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
344

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

How it compares

Sugar valleyState medianUS median
Median home value$302,849$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$200,000$305,450$325,000
Median days on market8 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,162$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 Sugar valley, GA?
$302,849.
What is the median sale price in Sugar valley, GA?
$200,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Sugar valley, GA?
Median days on market: 8 days.
What is typical rent in Sugar valley, GA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,090/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sugar valley, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, coldWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is Sugar valley, GA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Sugar valley, 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 Sugar valley, GA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sugar valley, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Sugar valley, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Sugar valley, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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