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Lula, GA

Lula, GA.

Population: 8,980 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Lula, GA is $321,941 — down 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $336,000 after a median 40 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, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$321,941

Typical home value

-1.6%

1-year change

40

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$321,941
1-year appreciation
-1.6%
3-year appreciation
+3.3%
5-year appreciation
+31.8%
10-year appreciation
+125.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2025)
$330,015
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
$336,000
Median list price
$380,000
Median price per sqft
$198
1-year sale-price change
+0.4%
Median days on market
40 days
Homes sold (recent period)
41
For-sale inventory
35
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
37
1-year forecast
+0.2%
New listings (monthly)
9

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,185/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,417/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,543/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,860/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,222/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
13.5 : 1
Schools include
Lula 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, tornado, cold wave, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 56% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.1%
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
62.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
58.1 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
210
Days with Moderate air quality
154
Highest AQI recorded (year)
82

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,579
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,972

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (45 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Fly-N-S Ranch Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN) (37 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
23
Hospitals include
NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL FORSYTH, ST MARY'S HOSPITAL, PIEDMONT ATHENS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+1,583 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1996
Housing built before 1970
14.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
45.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,006
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
57.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
91,930
Average weekly wage
$1,294
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,996

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

How it compares

LulaState medianUS median
Typical home value$321,941$258,265$288,527
Median sale price$336,000$305,450$325,000
Median days on market40 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,006$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 Lula, GA?
$321,941.
What is the median sale price in Lula, GA?
$336,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lula, GA?
Median days on market: 40 days.
What is typical rent in Lula, GA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,543/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lula, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, lightning, tornado, cold wave, hail.
Is Lula, GA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Lula, GA. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Lula, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 56% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lula, GA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lula, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lula, GA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Lula, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 3.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lula, GA?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lula, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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