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Lake Park, GA

Lake Park, GA.

Population: 10,619 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Lake Park, GA is $263,865 — up 3.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $319,950 after a median 69 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, cold wave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$263,865

Typical home value

+3.4%

1-year change

69

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$263,865
1-year appreciation
+3.4%
3-year appreciation
+8.5%
5-year appreciation
+30.3%
10-year appreciation
+79.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$263,865
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
$319,950
Median list price
$329,900
Median price per sqft
$159
1-year sale-price change
+6.7%
Median days on market
69 days
Homes sold (recent period)
25
For-sale inventory
58
Sale-to-list ratio
96.3%
Active listings
47
1-year forecast
+2.3%
New listings (monthly)
11

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$898/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$904/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,179/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,575/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,923/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
12.1 : 1
Schools include
Lake Park Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, cold wave, hurricane, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
6
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 60% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
64.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Madison County Sanitary Landfill (23.1 mi)
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
69.0°F
Average high
81.0°F
Average low
58.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.6 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)
49
Days with Good air quality
187
Days with Moderate air quality
178
Highest AQI recorded (year)
88

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,492
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,407

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Alyssas Animal Sanctuary Air Park (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Valdosta Regional Airport (VLD) (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
10
Hospitals include
HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL, MADISON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, SOUTHWELL MEDICAL, A CAMPUS OF TRMC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 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)
+226 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
13.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
40.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,671
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
56.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
38,772
Average weekly wage
$917
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
804

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

How it compares

Lake ParkState medianUS median
Typical home value$263,865$258,265$288,527
Median sale price$319,950$305,450$325,000
Median days on market69 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,671$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 Lake Park, GA?
$263,865.
What is the median sale price in Lake Park, GA?
$319,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Lake Park, GA?
Median days on market: 69 days.
What is typical rent in Lake Park, GA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,179/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lake Park, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, cold wave, hurricane, tornado.
Is Lake Park, GA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Lake Park, GA. 6 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 Lake Park, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 60% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lake Park, GA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lake Park, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lake Park, GA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Lake Park, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lake Park, GA?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lake Park, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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