Appling County, Georgia Housing Market
In Appling County, Georgia, the median home value is $76,700, with a median monthly rent of $739. This places Appling County at #3100 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #156 within Georgia.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,302
- Establishments: 473
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 17
- Multi-family: 4
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 6,243 (avg $58,414)
- Outflow: 5,949 (avg $59,138)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Appling County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31539 | 237.7 | +17.95% | 2025 |
| 2 | 31513 | 218.3 | -9.22% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Appling County | Georgia Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $76,700 | $197,932 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $739 | $965 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 72.5% | 70.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 8.6 | 16.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Appling County is 61.2% below the Georgia state average and 66.3% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $739/month is 23.4% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 8.6, buying a home in Appling County is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.
Appling County has an owner-occupancy rate of 72.5%, compared to 70.6% in Georgia and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knott County | Kentucky | $77,000 | $756 |
| Allendale County | South Carolina | $76,200 | $662 |
| St. Helena Parish | Louisiana | $77,300 | $870 |
| Knox County | Texas | $77,300 | $521 |
| Webster County | West Virginia | $76,100 | $709 |
Other Counties in Georgia
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atkinson County | $79,000 | $657 | 61.9% |
| Calhoun County | $81,000 | $546 | 59.4% |
| Webster County | $82,600 | $658 | 77.0% |
| Clinch County | $84,400 | $509 | 70.8% |
| Taliaferro County | $68,900 | $638 | 82.1% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).