Baldwin County, Georgia Housing Market
In Baldwin County, Georgia, the median home value is $181,900, with a median monthly rent of $923. This places Baldwin County at #1613 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #74 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: $820
- Establishments: 947
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 79
- Multi-family: 16
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 15,072 (avg $61,831)
- Outflow: 14,231 (avg $61,449)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Baldwin County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31082 | 190.1 | — | 2025 |
| 2 | 31031 | 216.6 | +1.30% | 2025 |
| 3 | 31061 | 238.5 | -0.64% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Baldwin County | Georgia Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $181,900 | $197,932 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $923 | $965 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 61.1% | 70.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 16.4 | 16.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Baldwin County is 8.1% below the Georgia state average and 20.1% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $923/month is 4.4% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 16.4, the buy-vs-rent decision in Baldwin County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Baldwin County has an owner-occupancy rate of 61.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moniteau County | Missouri | $181,900 | $735 |
| Muscatine County | Iowa | $182,100 | $971 |
| Creek County | Oklahoma | $182,100 | $936 |
| Osage County | Oklahoma | $182,100 | $777 |
| Liberty County | Texas | $181,700 | $1,044 |
Other Counties in Georgia
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| McIntosh County | $182,700 | $800 | 80.0% |
| Murray County | $180,700 | $857 | 73.8% |
| Franklin County | $179,000 | $844 | 77.2% |
| Richmond County | $178,500 | $1,141 | 51.2% |
| Heard County | $186,800 | $917 | 72.3% |
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).