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Garden City, GA — ZIP 31408

Population: 11,621 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 31408 (Garden City, GA) is $256,209 — up 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $249,500 after a median 65 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,600/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastal flooding, hurricane, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$256,209

Typical home value

+1.3%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$256,209
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+7.5%
5-year appreciation
+41.2%
10-year appreciation
+128.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2024)
$265,383
House Price Index (state)
429.4 (+1.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$249,500
Median list price
$249,900
Median price per sqft
$159
1-year sale-price change
-5.7%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
29
Sale-to-list ratio
97.1%
Active listings
25
1-year forecast
-1.9%
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,600/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,481/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,542/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,679/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,185/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,484/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.8 : 1
Schools include
Mercer Middle School, Groves High School, Garden City Elementary School, Woodville-Tompkins Technical and Career High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, hurricane, ice storm, lightning, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Very High · coastal flooding: Very High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
96
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 83% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
44.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
67.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
57.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.1 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
214
Days with Moderate air quality
151
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
34,929
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
25,674

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Fort Pulaski National Monument (16 mi)
National parks include
Fort Pulaski National Monument, Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
CANDLER HOSPITAL, SAVANNAH HEALTH SERVICES LLC DBA MEMORIAL HEALTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL - SAVANNAH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
91
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,618 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1976
Housing built before 1970
36.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,163
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
61.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
154,079
Average weekly wage
$1,217
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
4,426

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

How it compares

ZIP 31408State medianUS median
Typical home value$256,209$258,265$288,527
Median sale price$249,500$305,450$325,000
Median days on market65 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,600/mo$1,771/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,163$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 typical home value in ZIP 31408?
$256,209.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 31408?
$249,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 31408?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 31408?
Typical rent: $1,600/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 31408?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, hurricane, ice storm, lightning, cold wave.
Is ZIP 31408 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 31408. 96 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 31408?
Risk to homes is higher than 83% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 31408?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 31408?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 31408?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 31408 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 31408?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 31408?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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