Colquitt County, Georgia Housing Market
In Colquitt County, Georgia, the median home value is $121,400, with a median monthly rent of $818. This places Colquitt County at #2612 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #116 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: 1,090
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 81
- Multi-family: 30
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 14,767 (avg $54,652)
- Outflow: 14,082 (avg $55,471)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Colquitt County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31768 | 248.2 | +10.99% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Colquitt County | Georgia Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $121,400 | $197,932 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $818 | $965 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 63.7% | 70.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 12.4 | 16.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Colquitt County is 38.7% below the Georgia state average and 46.7% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $818/month is 15.2% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 12.4, buying a home in Colquitt 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.
Colquitt County has an owner-occupancy rate of 63.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | Iowa | $121,400 | $814 |
| Ohio County | Kentucky | $121,400 | $739 |
| Harrison County | Ohio | $121,500 | $785 |
| Potter County | South Dakota | $121,300 | $1,008 |
| Red River County | Texas | $121,500 | $1,044 |
Other Counties in Georgia
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole County | $121,900 | $879 | 80.2% |
| Sumter County | $120,200 | $857 | 56.6% |
| Wilkes County | $122,700 | $786 | 66.1% |
| Baker County | $119,500 | $631 | 76.7% |
| Glascock County | $123,800 | $642 | 67.6% |
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).