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Buena Vista, GA — ZIP 31803

Population: 4,499 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 31803 (Buena Vista, GA) is $178,384 — up 7.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $234,900 after a median 59 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$178,384

Median home value

+7.3%

1-year change

59

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$178,384
1-year appreciation
+7.3%
3-year appreciation
+14.8%
5-year appreciation
+16.6%
10-year appreciation
+53.6%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$178,384
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
$234,900
Median list price
$493,500
Median price per sqft
$138
1-year sale-price change
-9.3%
Median days on market
59 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
100.7%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+2.8%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,026/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,053/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,212/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,611/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,876/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.3 : 1
Schools include
Marion County Middle/High School, L. K. Moss Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 57% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
94.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 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
65.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park (16 mi)
National parks include
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park, Andersonville National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Marion County Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lawson Army Air Field (LSF) (30 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
EAMC - LANIER, MEDICAL CENTER BARBOUR, PHOEBE SUMTER MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+53 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
15.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,216
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
54.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
920
Average weekly wage
$816
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Other Services, Information
Annual residential building permits (county)
13

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

How it compares

ZIP 31803State medianUS median
Median home value$178,384$258,265$288,527
Median sale price$234,900$305,450$325,000
Median days on market59 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,216$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 31803?
$178,384.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 31803?
$234,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 31803?
Median days on market: 59 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 31803?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,212/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 31803?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 31803?
Risk to homes is higher than 57% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 31803?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 31803?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 31803?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 31803?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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