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Talking rock, GA — ZIP 30175

Population: 6,088 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 30175 (Talking rock, GA) is $389,525 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $440,500 after a median 60 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$389,525

Median home value

+2.5%

1-year change

60

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$389,525
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+10.8%
5-year appreciation
+29.4%
10-year appreciation
+128.7%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$389,525
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
$440,500
Median list price
$614,950
Median price per sqft
$244
1-year sale-price change
+6.9%
Median days on market
60 days
Homes sold (recent period)
30
For-sale inventory
48
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
69
1-year forecast
+0.8%
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,554/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,619/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,762/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,099/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,493/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)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 61% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
93.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
60.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.9 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,237
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,661

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (40 mi)
National parks include
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Gilmer County Airport (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
20
Hospitals include
HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER, NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL FORSYTH, NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CHEROKEE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+536 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,001
Housing built before 1970
13.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
52.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,597
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
67.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,305
Average weekly wage
$1,118
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
277

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

How it compares

ZIP 30175State medianUS median
Median home value$389,525$258,265$288,527
Median sale price$440,500$305,450$325,000
Median days on market60 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,597$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 median home value in ZIP 30175?
$389,525.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 30175?
$440,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 30175?
Median days on market: 60 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 30175?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,762/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 30175?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning.
Is ZIP 30175 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 30175?
Risk to homes is higher than 61% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 30175?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 30175?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 30175 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 30175?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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