Lamar County, Georgia Housing Market
In Lamar County, Georgia, the median home value is $216,500, with a median monthly rent of $878. This places Lamar County at #1232 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #61 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: $1,006
- Establishments: 340
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 136
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 7,085 (avg $60,623)
- Outflow: 6,503 (avg $60,624)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 5 active ZIP codes in Lamar County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30256 | 209.4 | — | 2025 |
| 2 | 30204 | 232.1 | +0.84% | 2025 |
| 3 | 30257 | 281.9 | +3.57% | 2025 |
| 4 | 30224 | 211.8 | +0.89% | 2025 |
| 5 | 30295 | 224.0 | -0.17% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Lamar County | Georgia Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $216,500 | $197,932 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $878 | $965 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 75.7% | 70.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.5 | 16.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Lamar County is 9.4% above the Georgia state average and 4.9% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $878/month is 9.0% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.5, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Lamar County has an owner-occupancy rate of 75.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette County | Michigan | $216,500 | $949 |
| Lafayette County | Missouri | $216,500 | $928 |
| Wood County | Texas | $216,500 | $862 |
| Big Horn County | Wyoming | $216,500 | $823 |
| Franklin County | Kentucky | $216,600 | $967 |
Other Counties in Georgia
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troup County | $217,200 | $1,087 | 60.6% |
| Lowndes County | $215,600 | $1,052 | 56.9% |
| Floyd County | $217,900 | $1,014 | 63.6% |
| Hart County | $215,100 | $844 | 77.8% |
| Whitfield County | $218,000 | $971 | 67.0% |
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).