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Bluffton, GA — ZIP 39824

Population: 480 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 39824 (Bluffton, GA) is $187,793 — up 14.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $225,000 after a median 218 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$187,793

Median home value

+14.9%

1-year change

218

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$187,793
1-year appreciation
+14.9%
3-year appreciation
+11.7%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$187,793
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
$225,000
Median price per sqft
$121
Median days on market
218 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
86.5%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$798/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$803/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,002/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,246/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,446/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)
drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 52% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
83.8%
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)

Annual precipitation
57.7 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
66
Days with Moderate air quality
56
Highest AQI recorded (year)
74

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park (44 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
McLendon Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) (37 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
8
Hospitals include
SOUTHEAST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, FLOWERS HOSPITAL, MEDICAL CENTER BARBOUR
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,997
Housing built before 1970
29.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
47.0%
Households with broadband internet
39.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
416
Average weekly wage
$697
Top industries (by employment)
Other Services, NAICS 99, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

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

How it compares

ZIP 39824State medianUS median
Median home value$187,793$258,265$288,527
Median sale price$225,000$305,450$325,000
Median days on market218 days64 days51 days

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 39824?
$187,793.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 39824?
$225,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 39824?
Median days on market: 218 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 39824?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,002/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 39824?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 39824?
Risk to homes is higher than 52% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 39824?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 39824?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the air quality in ZIP 39824?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 39824?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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