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Fortson, GA

Fortson, GA.

Population: 8,893 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Fortson, GA is $403,145 — up 3.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $478,403 after a median 42 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). 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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$403,145

Median home value

+3.4%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$403,145
1-year appreciation
+3.4%
3-year appreciation
+8.7%
5-year appreciation
+25.9%
10-year appreciation
+65.4%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$403,145
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
$478,403
Median list price
$475,000
Median price per sqft
$164
1-year sale-price change
+3.1%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
70
For-sale inventory
43
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
50
1-year forecast
+2.5%
Days to pending
63 days
New listings (monthly)
16

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.0 : 1
Schools include
New Mountain Hill Elementary School

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

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 · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 60% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
19.9%
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
52.0 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
199
Days with Moderate air quality
161
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
166

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site (41 mi)
National parks include
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site, Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Columbus Airport (CSG) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbus Airport (CSG) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
THE EAST ALABAMA HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY, JACK HUGHSTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, EAMC - LANIER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
68
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)
+236 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,999
Housing built before 1970
3.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
48.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,697
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
79.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
71,307
Average weekly wage
$1,088
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
260

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

How it compares

FortsonState medianUS median
Median home value$403,145$258,265$288,527
Median sale price$478,403$305,450$325,000
Median days on market42 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,697$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 Fortson, GA?
$403,145.
What is the median sale price in Fortson, GA?
$478,403.
How long do homes take to sell in Fortson, GA?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in Fortson, GA?
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 Fortson, GA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Fortson, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 60% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fortson, GA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fortson, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fortson, GA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Fortson, GA?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fortson, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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