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GA area data

Fortson, GA

Fortson, GA.

Population: 8,893 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$404,131
1-year appreciation
+3.4%
3-year appreciation
+8.8%
5-year appreciation
+26.4%
10-year appreciation
+65.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$404,131
House Price Index
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+1.8%
Days to pending
63 days
New listings (monthly)
12

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
55.1 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
193

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site (41 mi)
Nearest airport
Columbus Airport (CSG) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbus Airport (CSG) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
68
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+236 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,999
Median annual property tax
$2,697
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
79.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,951
Average weekly wage
$882
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
45

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 →

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