Harris County, Georgia Housing Market
In Harris County, Georgia, the median home value is $302,800, with a median monthly rent of $1,048. This places Harris County at #610 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #27 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: $992
- Establishments: 573
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 177
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 13,744 (avg $100,894)
- Outflow: 12,618 (avg $100,661)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Harris County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31829 | 203.4 | +25.52% | 2025 |
| 2 | 31831 | 185.8 | +5.29% | 2025 |
| 3 | 31804 | 223.1 | +3.61% | 2025 |
| 4 | 31807 | 218.0 | +8.26% | 2025 |
| 5 | 31820 | 174.7 | -4.17% | 2025 |
| 6 | 31822 | 238.9 | +5.44% | 2025 |
| 7 | 31811 | 230.0 | +3.81% | 2025 |
| 8 | 31833 | 222.5 | +0.92% | 2025 |
| 9 | 31808 | 200.1 | +6.18% | 2025 |
| 10 | 31826 | 192.2 | +26.87% | 2022 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Harris County | Georgia Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $302,800 | $197,932 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,048 | $965 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 88.8% | 70.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 24.1 | 16.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Harris County is 53.0% above the Georgia state average and 33.0% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,048/month is 8.6% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 24.1, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Harris County has an owner-occupancy rate of 88.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham County | Georgia | $302,700 | $1,471 |
| Walworth County | Wisconsin | $302,700 | $1,150 |
| Dallas County | Texas | $303,000 | $1,565 |
| Pennington County | South Dakota | $302,200 | $1,120 |
| Duval County | Florida | $303,500 | $1,475 |
Other Counties in Georgia
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham County | $302,700 | $1,471 | 56.8% |
| Glynn County | $301,300 | $1,135 | 66.7% |
| Columbia County | $305,300 | $1,409 | 78.1% |
| Pike County | $305,600 | $993 | 84.6% |
| 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).