Berrien County, Georgia Housing Market
In Berrien County, Georgia, the median home value is $131,600, with a median monthly rent of $782. This places Berrien County at #2472 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #107 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: $852
- Establishments: 298
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 80
- Multi-family: 35
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 6,170 (avg $55,492)
- Outflow: 5,725 (avg $56,011)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Berrien County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31639 | 254.4 | +13.34% | 2025 |
| 2 | 31794 | 205.7 | +0.94% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Berrien County | Georgia Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $131,600 | $197,932 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $782 | $965 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 71.0% | 70.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 14.0 | 16.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Berrien County is 33.5% below the Georgia state average and 42.2% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $782/month is 19.0% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 14.0, buying a home in Berrien 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.
Berrien County has an owner-occupancy rate of 71.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | Iowa | $131,600 | $893 |
| Union County | Illinois | $131,700 | $648 |
| Nemaha County | Nebraska | $131,700 | $772 |
| Pawnee County | Oklahoma | $131,500 | $864 |
| Whitley County | Kentucky | $131,800 | $798 |
Other Counties in Georgia
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early County | $131,300 | $791 | 66.6% |
| Coffee County | $128,900 | $710 | 64.7% |
| Dougherty County | $134,400 | $935 | 45.3% |
| Toombs County | $137,000 | $768 | 60.5% |
| Evans County | $138,200 | $719 | 65.4% |
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).