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Sylvester, GA

Sylvester, GA.

Population: 11,255 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sylvester, GA is $170,067 — up 9.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $209,000 after a median 72 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$170,067

Median home value

+9.1%

1-year change

72

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$170,067
1-year appreciation
+9.1%
3-year appreciation
+11.9%
5-year appreciation
+32.3%
10-year appreciation
+63.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$170,067
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
$209,000
Median list price
$212,500
Median price per sqft
$131
1-year sale-price change
+36.6%
Median days on market
72 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
26
Sale-to-list ratio
91.1%
Active listings
17
1-year forecast
+2.6%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Worth County Middle School, Worth County Primary School, Worth County High School, Worth County Elementary School, Worth County Achievement Center

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 53% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
75.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Marine Corps Logistics Base (9.6 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)

Annual precipitation
49.6 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,021
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,213

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park (46 mi)
National parks include
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park, Andersonville National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Sylvester Airport (SYV) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
PHOEBE WORTH MEDICAL CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+14 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
28.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,156
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
45.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,130
Average weekly wage
$758
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
16

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

How it compares

SylvesterState medianUS median
Median home value$170,067$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$209,000$305,450$325,000
Median days on market72 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,156$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 Sylvester, GA?
$170,067.
What is the median sale price in Sylvester, GA?
$209,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Sylvester, GA?
Median days on market: 72 days.
What is typical rent in Sylvester, GA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,235/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sylvester, GA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, tornado.
Is Sylvester, GA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Sylvester, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 53% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sylvester, GA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sylvester, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sylvester, GA?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Sylvester, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Sylvester, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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