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Metter, GA

Metter, GA.

Population: 10,240 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Metter, GA is $222,278 — up 7.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $225,000 after a median 117 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$222,278

Median home value

+7.9%

1-year change

117

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$222,278
1-year appreciation
+7.9%
3-year appreciation
+25.9%
5-year appreciation
+51.9%
10-year appreciation
+130.6%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$222,278
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
$225,000
Median list price
$235,000
Median price per sqft
$159
1-year sale-price change
-16.6%
Median days on market
117 days
Homes sold (recent period)
21
For-sale inventory
22
Sale-to-list ratio
96.2%
Active listings
23
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$772/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$777/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,002/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,387/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,675/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
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.1 : 1
Schools include
Metter Elementary School, Metter High School, Metter Middle School, Metter College and Career Academy

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 54% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.0%
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
49.9 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

Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Metter Municipal Airport (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CANDLER COUNTY HOSPITAL
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
13
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)
+16 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
26.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,675
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
63.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,376
Average weekly wage
$850
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
7

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

How it compares

MetterState medianUS median
Median home value$222,278$258,265$288,527
Median sale price$225,000$305,450$325,000
Median days on market117 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,675$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 Metter, GA?
$222,278.
What is the median sale price in Metter, GA?
$225,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Metter, GA?
Median days on market: 117 days.
What is typical rent in Metter, GA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,002/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Metter, GA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
What is the wildfire risk in Metter, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 54% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Metter, GA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Metter, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Metter, GA?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Metter, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Metter

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