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Lincolnton, GA

Lincolnton, GA.

Population: 7,560 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lincolnton, GA is $271,168 — up 7.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $360,000 after a median 79 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 icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$271,168

Median home value

+7.1%

1-year change

79

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$271,168
1-year appreciation
+7.1%
3-year appreciation
+17.5%
5-year appreciation
+29.7%
10-year appreciation
+114.8%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$271,168
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
$360,000
Median list price
$399,900
Median price per sqft
$190
1-year sale-price change
+11.7%
Median days on market
79 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
38
Sale-to-list ratio
94.8%
Active listings
22
1-year forecast
+2.4%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$772/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$784/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,026/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,343/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,348/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
14.6 : 1
Schools include
Lincoln County Elementary School, Lincoln County Middle School, Lincoln County High 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)
tornado: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 60% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
94.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Barite Hill/Nevada Goldfields (9.9 mi)
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
64.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.5 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,587
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,720

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ninety Six National Historic Site (35 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Prater Ranch Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Daniel Field (DNL) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
PIEDMONT AUGUSTA HOSPITAL, WELLSTAR MCG HEALTH, AFFILIATED WITH MED COL, UNIVERSITY MCDUFFIE COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+44 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
26.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,762
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
48.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,038
Average weekly wage
$872
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
55

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

How it compares

LincolntonState medianUS median
Median home value$271,168$258,265$288,527
Median sale price$360,000$305,450$325,000
Median days on market79 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,762$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 Lincolnton, GA?
$271,168.
What is the median sale price in Lincolnton, GA?
$360,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lincolnton, GA?
Median days on market: 79 days.
What is typical rent in Lincolnton, GA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,026/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lincolnton, GA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm.
Is Lincolnton, GA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Lincolnton, 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 Lincolnton, GA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lincolnton, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lincolnton, GA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lincolnton, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 3.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Lincolnton, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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