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Gillsville, GA

Gillsville, GA.

Population: 6,238 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Gillsville, GA is $328,153 — up 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $285,500 after a median 53 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$328,153

Median home value

+0.6%

1-year change

53

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$328,153
1-year appreciation
+0.6%
3-year appreciation
+6.7%
5-year appreciation
+33.9%
10-year appreciation
+140.5%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$329,998
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
$285,500
Median list price
$340,000
Median price per sqft
$190
1-year sale-price change
-27.3%
Median days on market
53 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
12
Sale-to-list ratio
100.3%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
+0.5%
New listings (monthly)
3

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,185/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,417/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,543/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,860/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,222/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)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, tornado, coldWave, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 56% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.1%
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)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.5 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
210
Days with Moderate air quality
154
Highest AQI recorded (year)
82

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,241
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,532

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (42 mi)
National parks include
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
B Tree Farms Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN) (30 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
28
Hospitals include
NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL FORSYTH, ST MARY'S HOSPITAL, PIEDMONT ATHENS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
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)
+1,583 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Housing built before 1970
14.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,058
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
65.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
91,930
Average weekly wage
$1,294
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,996

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

How it compares

GillsvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$328,153$258,265$288,527
Median sale price$285,500$305,450$325,000
Median days on market53 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,058$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 Gillsville, GA?
$328,153.
What is the median sale price in Gillsville, GA?
$285,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Gillsville, GA?
Median days on market: 53 days.
What is typical rent in Gillsville, GA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,543/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Gillsville, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, tornado, coldWave, hail.
Is Gillsville, GA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Gillsville, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 56% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Gillsville, GA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Gillsville, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Gillsville, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 2.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Gillsville, GA?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Gillsville, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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