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GA area data

Royston, GA

Royston, GA.

Population: 7,950 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$271,202
1-year appreciation
+3.7%
3-year appreciation
+11.5%
5-year appreciation
+39.2%
10-year appreciation
+148.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$274,274
House Price Index
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
10

Rents

Typical rent
$1,325/mo

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
iceStorm

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
48.8 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Franklin County Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+148 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Median annual property tax
$1,283
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
39.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,840
Average weekly wage
$885
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Other Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
215

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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