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Homer, GA

Homer, GA.

Population: 3,767 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$371,172
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+11.7%
5-year appreciation
+39.7%
10-year appreciation
+147.8%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$375,849
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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
60.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
48.0°F

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (53 mi)
Nearest airport
Habersham County Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
13
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+229 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,001
Median annual property tax
$1,612
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
60.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,970
Average weekly wage
$854
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Construction
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 →

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