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GA area data

Alto, GA

Alto, GA.

Population: 8,558 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$296,458
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
+10.4%
5-year appreciation
+39.9%
10-year appreciation
+139.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$296,458
House Price Index
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+2.6%
New listings (monthly)
7

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%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
coldWave, iceStorm, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
57.6 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (53 mi)
Nearest airport
Habersham County Airport (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
39
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+360 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,994
Median annual property tax
$1,238
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
59.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,587
Average weekly wage
$879
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
151

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