Baker County, Georgia Housing Market
In Baker County, Georgia, the median home value is $119,500, with a median monthly rent of $631. This places Baker County at #2642 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #118 within Georgia.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
ℹ️ FHFA HPI data is not available for this county due to limited mortgage transaction volume.
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $979
- Establishments: 58
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 924 (avg $43,438)
- Outflow: 884 (avg $43,740)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Baker County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31721 | 181.3 | +4.23% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Baker County | Georgia Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $119,500 | $197,932 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $631 | $965 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 76.7% | 70.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 15.8 | 16.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Baker County is 39.6% below the Georgia state average and 47.5% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $631/month is 34.6% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 15.8, the buy-vs-rent decision in Baker County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Baker County has an owner-occupancy rate of 76.7%, compared to 70.6% in Georgia and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estill County | Kentucky | $119,500 | $711 |
| LaSalle Parish | Louisiana | $119,500 | $657 |
| Putnam County | Missouri | $119,500 | $521 |
| Trinity County | Texas | $119,500 | $856 |
| Wright County | Iowa | $119,600 | $790 |
Other Counties in Georgia
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter County | $120,200 | $857 | 56.6% |
| Terrell County | $118,400 | $745 | 61.6% |
| Jeff Davis County | $118,300 | $650 | 71.3% |
| Dodge County | $118,100 | $723 | 70.6% |
| Colquitt County | $121,400 | $818 | 63.7% |
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).