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Jekyll Island, GA

Jekyll Island, GA.

Population: 769 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Jekyll Island, GA is $777,871 — up 4.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $747,000 after a median 62 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastal flooding, hurricane, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$777,871

Typical home value

+4.4%

1-year change

62

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$777,871
1-year appreciation
+4.4%
3-year appreciation
+13.2%
5-year appreciation
+38.2%
10-year appreciation
+112.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$777,871
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
$747,000
Median list price
$689,000
Median price per sqft
$401
1-year sale-price change
-9.7%
Median days on market
62 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
47
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
30
1-year forecast
+1.2%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$991/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,114/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,378/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,642/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,938/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, hurricane, cold wave, heat wave, ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
55
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 85% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Terry Creek Dredge Spoil Areas/Hercules Outfall (7.1 mi — proposed for listing)
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
70.0°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
63.0°F
Annual precipitation
56.5 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)
41
Days with Good air quality
255
Days with Moderate air quality
88
Highest AQI recorded (year)
94

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,965
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,065

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Fort Frederica National Monument (11 mi)
National parks include
Fort Frederica National Monument, Cumberland Island National Seashore, Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Jekyll Island Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
St Simons Island Airport (SSI) (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
5
Hospitals include
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER - NASSAU, SOUTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM- BRUNSWICK CAMPUS, WAYNE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 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)
+306 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1967
Housing built before 1970
65.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,365
Households with broadband internet
80.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
35,763
Average weekly wage
$1,016
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
448

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

How it compares

Jekyll IslandState medianUS median
Typical home value$777,871$258,265$288,527
Median sale price$747,000$305,450$325,000
Median days on market62 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,365$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 Jekyll Island, GA?
$777,871.
What is the median sale price in Jekyll Island, GA?
$747,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Jekyll Island, GA?
Median days on market: 62 days.
What is typical rent in Jekyll Island, GA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,378/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Jekyll Island, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, hurricane, cold wave, heat wave, ice storm.
Is Jekyll Island, GA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Jekyll Island, GA. 55 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 Jekyll Island, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 85% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Jekyll Island, GA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Jekyll Island, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Jekyll Island, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Jekyll Island, GA?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Jekyll Island, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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