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Griffin, GA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Griffin.

Population: 66,676 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Griffin, GA is $234,037 — down 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $282,450 after a median 64 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,419/month. 18 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with 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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$234,037

Typical home value

-2.3%

1-year change

64

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$234,037
1-year appreciation
-2.3%
3-year appreciation
-1.4%
5-year appreciation
+21.6%
10-year appreciation
+124.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2024)
$246,011
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
$282,450
Median list price
$284,900
Median price per sqft
$156
1-year sale-price change
+2.8%
Median days on market
64 days
Homes sold (recent period)
224
For-sale inventory
390
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
375
1-year forecast
+1.3%
Days to pending
63 days
New listings (monthly)
94

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,419/mo
1-year rent change
+4.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,554/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,619/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,762/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,099/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,493/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
18
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
4
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.2 : 1
Schools include
Jordan Hill Road Elementary School, Moore Elementary School, Orrs Elementary School, Jackson Road Elementary School, Beaverbrook Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
24
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 55% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.7%
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
63.5°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
51.5°F
Annual precipitation
52.4 in
Annual snowfall
0.3 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
6.4 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,710
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
20,716

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (33 mi)
National parks include
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Airports within 30 mi
66
Nearest airport
Griffin Spalding County Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) (26 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
15
Hospitals include
WELLSTAR SPALDING MEDICAL CENTER, UPSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.5 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
13
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)
+473 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1985
Housing built before 1970
26.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,157
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
68.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,384
Average weekly wage
$988
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
317

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

How it compares

GriffinState medianUS median
Typical home value$234,037$258,265$288,527
Median sale price$282,450$305,450$325,000
Median days on market64 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,419/mo$1,771/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,157$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 Griffin, GA?
$234,037.
What is the median sale price in Griffin, GA?
$282,450.
How long do homes take to sell in Griffin, GA?
Median days on market: 64 days.
What is typical rent in Griffin, GA?
Typical rent: $1,419/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Griffin, GA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strong wind.
Is Griffin, GA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 24 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are 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 Griffin, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 55% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Griffin, GA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Griffin, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Griffin, GA?
18 schools (11 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Griffin, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Griffin, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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