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Hamilton, GA

Hamilton, GA.

Population: 6,052 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hamilton, GA is $395,805 — up 6.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $482,500 after a median 65 days on market. 3 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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$395,805

Median home value

+6.8%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$395,805
1-year appreciation
+6.8%
3-year appreciation
+15.4%
5-year appreciation
+31.8%
10-year appreciation
+90.3%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$395,805
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
$482,500
Median list price
$425,000
Median price per sqft
$188
1-year sale-price change
+15.6%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
21
For-sale inventory
30
Sale-to-list ratio
96.5%
Active listings
33
1-year forecast
+2.9%
New listings (monthly)
7

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.4 : 1
Schools include
Park Elementary School, Harris County High School, Harris County Carver Middle 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 67% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
94.3%
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
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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site (48 mi)
National parks include
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Mclendon Field (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbus Airport (CSG) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
13
Hospitals include
THE EAST ALABAMA HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY, JACK HUGHSTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, EAMC - LANIER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 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)
+236 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,998
Housing built before 1970
9.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
46.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,634
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
62.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,596
Average weekly wage
$992
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Administrative Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
177

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

How it compares

HamiltonState medianUS median
Median home value$395,805$258,265$288,527
Median sale price$482,500$305,450$325,000
Median days on market65 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,634$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 Hamilton, GA?
$395,805.
What is the median sale price in Hamilton, GA?
$482,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Hamilton, GA?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, GA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Hamilton, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 67% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hamilton, GA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hamilton, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hamilton, GA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Hamilton, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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