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Area data

Karo, GA — ZIP 39828

Population: 15,423 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$172,415
1-year appreciation
+6.2%
3-year appreciation
+3.4%
5-year appreciation
+21.4%
10-year appreciation
+80.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$172,415
House Price Index
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
11

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
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coldWave, hurricane, lightning, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
56.2 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Cairo Grady County Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tallahassee International Airport (TLH) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Median annual property tax
$1,385
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
63.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,944
Average weekly wage
$819
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
58

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