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Tiger, GA

Tiger, GA.

Population: 3,380 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Tiger, GA is $420,065 — up 0.6% over the past year. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, icestorm, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$420,065

Median home value

+0.6%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$420,065
1-year appreciation
+0.6%
3-year appreciation
+11.4%
5-year appreciation
+29.4%
10-year appreciation
+125.8%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$421,415
House Price Index (state)
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
29
New listings (monthly)
8

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

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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Rabun County Elementary School, Rabun County High School, Rabun County Middle School, Rabun County Primary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 75% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
92.9%
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
55.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
74.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (52 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Big Creek Flying Ranch Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Western Carolina Regional Airport (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
13
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)
+100 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
18.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,019
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
69.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,980
Average weekly wage
$740
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
130

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

How it compares

TigerState medianUS median
Median home value$420,065$259,559$289,727
Median annual property tax$2,019$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 Tiger, GA?
$420,065.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Tiger, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, landslide, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Tiger, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 75% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Tiger, GA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Tiger, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Tiger, GA?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Tiger, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Tiger

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