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GA area data

Folkston, GA

Folkston, GA.

Population: 9,349 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$217,143
1-year appreciation
+1.5%
3-year appreciation
+9.9%
5-year appreciation
+38.2%
10-year appreciation
+128.2%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$218,617
House Price Index
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
6

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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
hurricane

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
71.0°F
Average high
82.0°F
Average low
59.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.8 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
27
Days with Good air quality
109

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Cumberland Island National Seashore (34 mi)
Nearest airport
Davis Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+9 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Median annual property tax
$1,167
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
68.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,560
Average weekly wage
$969
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
45

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

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

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