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Folkston, GA

Folkston, GA.

Population: 9,349 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Folkston, GA is $215,617 — up 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $257,000 after a median 41 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$215,617

Median home value

+1.2%

1-year change

41

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$215,617
1-year appreciation
+1.2%
3-year appreciation
+9.0%
5-year appreciation
+36.6%
10-year appreciation
+129.2%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$217,507
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
$257,000
Median list price
$229,000
Median price per sqft
$171
1-year sale-price change
-7.4%
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
22
For-sale inventory
25
Sale-to-list ratio
96.3%
Active listings
30
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$904/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$910/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,190/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,418/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,718/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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.3 : 1
Schools include
Charlton County High School, St. George Elementary School, Folkston Elementary School, Bethune Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 74% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
85.7%
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
70.0°F
Average high
82.0°F
Average low
59.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.2 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
27
Days with Good air quality
88
Days with Moderate air quality
7
Highest AQI recorded (year)
61

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Cumberland Island National Seashore (34 mi)
National parks include
Cumberland Island National Seashore, Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve, Fort Frederica National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Davis Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
16
Hospitals include
SHANDS JACKSONVILLE, ASCENSION ST VINCENT'S RIVERSIDE, BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER - JACKSONVILLE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 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)
+9 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
26.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,167
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
68.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,714
Average weekly wage
$947
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
41

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

How it compares

FolkstonState medianUS median
Median home value$215,617$258,265$288,527
Median sale price$257,000$305,450$325,000
Median days on market41 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,167$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 Folkston, GA?
$215,617.
What is the median sale price in Folkston, GA?
$257,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Folkston, GA?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in Folkston, GA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,190/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Folkston, GA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane.
What is the wildfire risk in Folkston, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 74% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Folkston, GA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Folkston, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Folkston, GA?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Folkston, GA?
Good. Median AQI: 27. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Folkston, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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