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Quitman, GA

Quitman, GA.

Population: 9,693 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Quitman, GA is $159,184 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $212,450 after a median 82 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with lightning, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$159,184

Typical home value

+2.5%

1-year change

82

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$159,184
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+3.7%
5-year appreciation
+18.6%
10-year appreciation
+75.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2024)
$159,261
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
$212,450
Median list price
$239,900
Median price per sqft
$128
1-year sale-price change
-12.7%
Median days on market
82 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
28
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Active listings
29
1-year forecast
+2.8%
New listings (monthly)
8

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
5
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.7 : 1
Schools include
Quitman Elementary School, Brooks County High School, Brooks County Middle School, Delta Innovative School, Brooks County Early Learning Center

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
12
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 53% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.3%
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 (21.1 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
67.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
56.8 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,319
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,014

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Quitman Brooks County Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Valdosta Regional Airport (VLD) (17 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
ARCHBOLD BROOKS
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)
-45 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1986
Housing built before 1970
25.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,353
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
58.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,721
Average weekly wage
$944
Top industries (by employment)
Other Services, Health Care, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
58

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

How it compares

QuitmanState medianUS median
Typical home value$159,184$258,265$288,527
Median sale price$212,450$305,450$325,000
Median days on market82 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,353$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 Quitman, GA?
$159,184.
What is the median sale price in Quitman, GA?
$212,450.
How long do homes take to sell in Quitman, GA?
Median days on market: 82 days.
What is typical rent in Quitman, 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 Quitman, GA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, hurricane.
Is Quitman, GA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Quitman, GA. 12 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are 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 Quitman, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 53% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Quitman, GA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Quitman, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Quitman, GA?
5 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Quitman, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Quitman, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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