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Blythe, GA

Blythe, GA.

Population: 2,585 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Blythe, GA is $235,423 — up 6.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $280,000 after a median 65 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$235,423

Typical home value

+6.5%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$235,423
1-year appreciation
+6.5%
3-year appreciation
+11.2%
5-year appreciation
+26.2%
10-year appreciation
+101.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$235,423
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
$280,000
Median list price
$227,950
Median price per sqft
$163
1-year sale-price change
-18.1%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
13
Sale-to-list ratio
98.3%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
+2.9%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$997/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,202/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,329/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,672/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,035/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.4 : 1
Schools include
Blythe Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, lightning, strong wind, tornado, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 52% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Peach Orchard Road PCE Ground Water Plume (14.1 mi)
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
75.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.6 in
Annual snowfall
0.4 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
171
Days with Moderate air quality
192
Highest AQI recorded (year)
130

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,556
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,467

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Pea Patch Aerodrome (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Augusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS) (15 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
14
Hospitals include
PIEDMONT AUGUSTA HOSPITAL, WELLSTAR MCG HEALTH, AFFILIATED WITH MED COL, WASHINGTON COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 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)
-491 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1995
Housing built before 1970
16.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
42.0%
Median annual property tax
$655
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
68.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
81,130
Average weekly wage
$1,072
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
534

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

How it compares

BlytheState medianUS median
Typical home value$235,423$258,265$288,527
Median sale price$280,000$305,450$325,000
Median days on market65 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$655$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 Blythe, GA?
$235,423.
What is the median sale price in Blythe, GA?
$280,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Blythe, GA?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in Blythe, GA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,329/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Blythe, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, lightning, strong wind, tornado, cold wave.
What is the wildfire risk in Blythe, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 52% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Blythe, GA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Blythe, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Blythe, GA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Blythe, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 2.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Blythe, GA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Blythe, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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