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Richmond Hill, GA

Richmond Hill, GA.

Population: 37,406 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Richmond Hill, GA is $422,089 — down 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $450,000 after a median 55 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,251/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hurricane, coastal flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$422,089

Typical home value

-1.6%

1-year change

55

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$422,089
1-year appreciation
-1.6%
3-year appreciation
+6.0%
5-year appreciation
+34.2%
10-year appreciation
+69.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2025)
$432,129
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
$450,000
Median list price
$460,000
Median price per sqft
$197
1-year sale-price change
+3.5%
Median days on market
55 days
Homes sold (recent period)
312
For-sale inventory
287
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
274
1-year forecast
-1.1%
Days to pending
63 days
New listings (monthly)
70

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,251/mo
1-year rent change
+1.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,481/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,542/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,679/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,185/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,484/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
7
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.7 : 1
Schools include
Richmond Hill Primary School, Richmond Hill High School, Richmond Hill Middle School, Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School, Richmond Hill Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, coastal flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
278
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 75% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
73.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 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)

Annual precipitation
53.3 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
7.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
14,720
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,723

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Fort Pulaski National Monument (23 mi)
National parks include
Fort Pulaski National Monument, Fort Frederica National Monument, Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Hodges Airpark (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hunter Army Air Field (SVN) (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
16
Hospitals include
CANDLER HOSPITAL, SAVANNAH HEALTH SERVICES LLC DBA MEMORIAL HEALTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL - SAVANNAH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
13
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)
+314 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2007
Housing built before 1970
3.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
67.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,132
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
84.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,724
Average weekly wage
$1,083
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
733

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

How it compares

Richmond HillState medianUS median
Typical home value$422,089$258,265$288,527
Median sale price$450,000$305,450$325,000
Median days on market55 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$2,251/mo$1,771/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,132$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 Richmond Hill, GA?
$422,089.
What is the median sale price in Richmond Hill, GA?
$450,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Richmond Hill, GA?
Median days on market: 55 days.
What is typical rent in Richmond Hill, GA?
Typical rent: $2,251/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Richmond Hill, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastal flooding.
Is Richmond Hill, GA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Richmond Hill, GA. 278 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 Richmond Hill, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 75% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Richmond Hill, GA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Richmond Hill, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Richmond Hill, GA?
7 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Richmond Hill, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 7.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Richmond Hill, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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