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Elberton, GA

Elberton, GA.

Population: 15,640 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Elberton, GA is $181,222 — up 4.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $215,000 after a median 40 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 icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$181,222

Median home value

+4.7%

1-year change

40

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$181,222
1-year appreciation
+4.7%
3-year appreciation
+12.7%
5-year appreciation
+40.6%
10-year appreciation
+129.2%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$183,851
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
$215,000
Median list price
$225,900
Median price per sqft
$130
1-year sale-price change
+7.5%
Median days on market
40 days
Homes sold (recent period)
44
For-sale inventory
56
Sale-to-list ratio
95.9%
Active listings
49
New listings (monthly)
13

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$823/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$828/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,013/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,311/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,597/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
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.1 : 1
Schools include
Elbert County High School, Elbert County Middle School, Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center, Elbert County Elementary School, Elbert County Primary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 55% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
82.8%
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)

Annual precipitation
47.4 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ninety Six National Historic Site (47 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Elbert County Airport Patz Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Anderson Regional Airport (AND) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ELBERT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
26
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+179 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
42.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,324
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
60.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,468
Average weekly wage
$887
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
129

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

How it compares

ElbertonState medianUS median
Median home value$181,222$258,265$288,527
Median sale price$215,000$305,450$325,000
Median days on market40 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,324$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 Elberton, GA?
$181,222.
What is the median sale price in Elberton, GA?
$215,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Elberton, GA?
Median days on market: 40 days.
What is typical rent in Elberton, GA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,013/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Elberton, GA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm.
What is the wildfire risk in Elberton, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 55% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Elberton, GA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Elberton, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Elberton, GA?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Elberton, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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