Gilmer County, Georgia Housing Market
In Gilmer County, Georgia, the median home value is $314,000, with a median monthly rent of $998. This places Gilmer County at #558 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #20 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: $854
- Establishments: 808
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 96
- Multi-family: 116
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 12,334 (avg $72,207)
- Outflow: 11,230 (avg $70,029)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Gilmer County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30540 | 277.4 | +6.84% | 2025 |
| 2 | 30175 | 274.1 | +6.38% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Gilmer County | Georgia Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $314,000 | $197,932 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $998 | $965 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 80.7% | 70.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 26.2 | 16.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Gilmer County is 58.6% above the Georgia state average and 37.9% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $998/month is 3.4% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 26.2, Gilmer County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Gilmer County has an owner-occupancy rate of 80.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grays Harbor County | Washington | $314,000 | $1,062 |
| Henry County | Georgia | $313,900 | $1,674 |
| Sarpy County | Nebraska | $314,100 | $1,334 |
| Fluvanna County | Virginia | $314,100 | $1,204 |
| Fremont County | Idaho | $314,200 | $864 |
Other Counties in Georgia
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry County | $313,900 | $1,674 | 74.9% |
| Towns County | $316,100 | $808 | 82.3% |
| Lumpkin County | $307,900 | $1,142 | 76.3% |
| Union County | $307,400 | $808 | 84.4% |
| Fannin County | $306,600 | $900 | 78.6% |
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).