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Damascus, GA

Damascus, GA.

Population: 682 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$108,141
1-year appreciation
+10.1%
3-year appreciation
-0.9%
5-year appreciation
+9.2%
10-year appreciation
+52.9%
All-time peak (2024-07)
$113,074
House Price Index
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

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
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, hurricane

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
67.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
57.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.7 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park (53 mi)
Nearest airport
Andrews Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY) (35 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Avg hospital rating
2.4 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Median annual property tax
$734
Households with broadband internet
23.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,494
Average weekly wage
$1,159
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
11

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