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Talking rock, GA

Talking rock, GA.

Population: 6,088 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Talking rock, GA is $392,262 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $602,300 after a median 105 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$392,262

Median home value

+1.6%

1-year change

105

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$392,262
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+11.4%
5-year appreciation
+30.6%
10-year appreciation
+129.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$392,262
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
$602,300
Median list price
$580,500
Median price per sqft
$227
1-year sale-price change
+45.1%
Median days on market
105 days
Homes sold (recent period)
33
For-sale inventory
50
Sale-to-list ratio
96.4%
Active listings
54
1-year forecast
+0.4%
New listings (monthly)
10

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,000/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,070/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,210/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,470/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,790/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)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 61% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
93.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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
58.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
58.4 in
Annual snowfall
3.0 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
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,237
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,661

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (40 mi)
National parks include
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Gilmer County Airport (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
ADVENTHEALTH MURRAY, PIEDMONT MOUNTAINSIDE HOSPITAL INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.5 / 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)
+536 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,001
Housing built before 1970
13.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
52.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,597
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
67.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,602
Average weekly wage
$1,038
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
251

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

How it compares

Talking rockState medianUS median
Median home value$392,262$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$602,300$305,450$325,000
Median days on market105 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,597$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 Talking rock, GA?
$392,262.
What is the median sale price in Talking rock, GA?
$602,300.
How long do homes take to sell in Talking rock, GA?
Median days on market: 105 days.
What is typical rent in Talking rock, GA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,210/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Talking rock, GA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning.
Is Talking rock, GA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Talking rock, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 61% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Talking rock, GA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Talking rock, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Talking rock, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Talking rock, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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