Oconee County, Georgia Housing Market
In Oconee County, Georgia, the median home value is $461,600, with a median monthly rent of $1,462. This places Oconee County at #173 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #2 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: $1,030
- Establishments: 1,656
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 320
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 15,936 (avg $159,821)
- Outflow: 14,927 (avg $157,339)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Oconee County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30619 | 202.7 | — | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Oconee County | Georgia Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $461,600 | $197,932 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,462 | $965 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 81.3% | 70.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 26.3 | 16.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Oconee County is 133.2% above the Georgia state average and 102.7% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,462/month is 51.5% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 26.3, Oconee 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.
Oconee County has an owner-occupancy rate of 81.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake County | North Carolina | $461,300 | $1,623 |
| El Paso County | Colorado | $461,000 | $1,696 |
| Gillespie County | Texas | $460,700 | $1,340 |
| Queen Anne's County | Maryland | $462,700 | $1,619 |
| Dare County | North Carolina | $460,400 | $1,345 |
Other Counties in Georgia
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton County | $458,800 | $1,732 | 54.3% |
| Fayette County | $436,400 | $1,898 | 80.1% |
| Cherokee County | $435,100 | $1,799 | 77.3% |
| Cobb County | $407,200 | $1,730 | 67.0% |
| Dawson County | $406,700 | $1,626 | 78.7% |
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).