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GA area data

Athens, GA

Aggregated across 6 ZIP codes in Athens.

Population: 130,785 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Athens, GA is $332,660 — up 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $379,500 after a median 45 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,603/month. 21 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, cold wave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$332,660

Typical home value

+1.8%

1-year change

45

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$332,660
1-year appreciation
+1.8%
3-year appreciation
+9.1%
5-year appreciation
+34.7%
10-year appreciation
+129.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$332,961
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
$379,500
Median list price
$394,813
Median price per sqft
$238
1-year sale-price change
+19.2%
Median days on market
45 days
Homes sold (recent period)
405
For-sale inventory
564
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
495
1-year forecast
+1.9%
Days to pending
48 days
New listings (monthly)
133

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,603/mo
1-year rent change
+2.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,080/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,093/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,272/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,581/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,743/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
21
Elementary schools
13
Middle schools
4
High schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
Clarke County, State Specialty Schools I- Foothills Regional High School, Jackson County
Schools include
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School, Fowler Drive Elementary School, Coile Middle School, Howard B. Stroud Elementary School, Judia Jackson Harris Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, cold wave, hail, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 46% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
57.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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
64.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
211
Days with Moderate air quality
154
Highest AQI recorded (year)
89

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
18,524
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,454

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (48 mi)
National parks include
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN) (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
16
Hospitals include
ST MARY'S HOSPITAL, PIEDMONT ATHENS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, PIEDMONT NEWTON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.5 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
102
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 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)
-701 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1987
Housing built before 1970
38.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,327
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
78.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
52,339
Average weekly wage
$1,099
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
748

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

How it compares

AthensState medianUS median
Typical home value$332,660$258,265$288,527
Median sale price$379,500$305,450$325,000
Median days on market45 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,603/mo$1,771/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,327$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 Athens, GA?
$332,660.
What is the median sale price in Athens, GA?
$379,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Athens, GA?
Median days on market: 45 days.
What is typical rent in Athens, GA?
Typical rent: $1,603/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Athens, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, cold wave, hail, lightning, strong wind.
Is Athens, GA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Athens, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 46% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Athens, GA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Athens, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Athens, GA?
21 schools (13 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Athens, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Athens, GA?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Athens, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Athens

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