Dade County, Georgia Housing Market
In Dade County, Georgia, the median home value is $198,500, with a median monthly rent of $829. This places Dade County at #1417 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #66 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: $931
- Establishments: 307
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 5
- Multi-family: 4
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 5,492 (avg $62,208)
- Outflow: 5,135 (avg $62,408)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Dade County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30750 | 298.0 | -7.29% | 2025 |
| 2 | 30752 | 244.3 | +1.54% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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📝 Editor's Insight
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| Metric | Dade County | Georgia Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $198,500 | $197,932 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $829 | $965 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 80.0% | 70.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.0 | 16.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Dade County is about equal to the Georgia state average and 12.8% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $829/month is 14.1% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.0, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Dade County has an owner-occupancy rate of 80.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ionia County | Michigan | $198,500 | $884 |
| Mercer County | North Dakota | $198,500 | $1,031 |
| Valley County | Montana | $198,400 | $767 |
| Taylor County | Texas | $198,600 | $1,159 |
| Franklin County | Kansas | $198,700 | $1,042 |
Other Counties in Georgia
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker County | $197,100 | $940 | 77.2% |
| Thomas County | $196,700 | $1,018 | 63.8% |
| Liberty County | $201,500 | $1,246 | 50.9% |
| Jones County | $194,500 | $964 | 83.6% |
| Muscogee County | $193,900 | $1,106 | 50.8% |
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).