Bleckley County, Georgia Housing Market
In Bleckley County, Georgia, the median home value is $149,600, with a median monthly rent of $799. This places Bleckley County at #2249 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #97 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: $913
- Establishments: 203
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 86
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 4,227 (avg $58,098)
- Outflow: 4,053 (avg $58,544)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Bleckley County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31036 | 235.2 | -3.68% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Bleckley County | Georgia Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $149,600 | $197,932 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $799 | $965 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 72.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 15.6 | 16.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Bleckley County is 24.4% below the Georgia state average and 34.3% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $799/month is 17.2% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 15.6, the buy-vs-rent decision in Bleckley County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Bleckley County has an owner-occupancy rate of 72.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major County | Oklahoma | $149,600 | $696 |
| Aroostook County | Maine | $149,700 | $784 |
| Tuscola County | Michigan | $149,500 | $819 |
| Frontier County | Nebraska | $149,800 | $666 |
| Marshall County | West Virginia | $149,800 | $837 |
Other Counties in Georgia
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burke County | $151,600 | $758 | 70.0% |
| Grady County | $152,400 | $779 | 66.1% |
| Pierce County | $153,300 | $799 | 76.5% |
| Marion County | $154,100 | $710 | 78.9% |
| Laurens County | $154,500 | $863 | 64.3% |
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).