Oglethorpe County, Georgia Housing Market
In Oglethorpe County, Georgia, the median home value is $231,600, with a median monthly rent of $913. This places Oglethorpe County at #1063 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #49 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: $921
- Establishments: 240
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 80
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 5,824 (avg $60,078)
- Outflow: 5,421 (avg $59,884)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Oglethorpe County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30648 | 314.2 | +3.45% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Oglethorpe County | Georgia Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $231,600 | $197,932 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $913 | $965 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 83.8% | 70.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.1 | 16.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Oglethorpe County is 17.0% above the Georgia state average and 1.7% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $913/month is 5.4% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.1, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Oglethorpe County has an owner-occupancy rate of 83.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craven County | North Carolina | $231,600 | $1,110 |
| King and Queen County | Virginia | $231,600 | $1,004 |
| Rock County | Wisconsin | $231,600 | $1,037 |
| Deer Lodge County | Montana | $231,700 | $696 |
| Perquimans County | North Carolina | $231,700 | $1,008 |
Other Counties in Georgia
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County | $231,800 | $1,184 | 74.2% |
| Spalding County | $228,700 | $1,113 | 62.7% |
| Haralson County | $227,500 | $923 | 71.6% |
| Habersham County | $238,300 | $974 | 72.8% |
| Gordon County | $222,900 | $937 | 73.9% |
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).