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Area data

Athens, GA — ZIP 30605

Population: 41,544 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$328,077
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+10.0%
5-year appreciation
+38.4%
10-year appreciation
+126.0%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$328,555
House Price Index
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+2.0%
Days to pending
50 days
New listings (monthly)
49

Rents

Typical rent
$1,622/mo
1-year rent change
+2.1%

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
iceStorm, coldWave, hail, lightning, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
50.3 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
173

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (53 mi)
Nearest airport
Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
104
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-701 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Median annual property tax
$2,708
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
83.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
52,629
Average weekly wage
$1,014
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
212

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents