Rabun County, Georgia Housing Market
In Rabun County, Georgia, the median home value is $295,200, with a median monthly rent of $1,047. This places Rabun County at #649 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #32 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: $818
- Establishments: 592
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 122
- Multi-family: 6
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 7,003 (avg $79,596)
- Outflow: 6,347 (avg $76,108)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Rabun County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30525 | 260.3 | +3.85% | 2025 |
| 2 | 30576 | 254.9 | +7.41% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Rabun County | Georgia Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $295,200 | $197,932 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,047 | $965 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 77.1% | 70.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 23.5 | 16.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Rabun County is 49.1% above the Georgia state average and 29.6% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,047/month is 8.5% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 23.5, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Rabun County has an owner-occupancy rate of 77.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic County | New Jersey | $295,000 | $1,376 |
| Shenandoah County | Virginia | $294,900 | $984 |
| Barrow County | Georgia | $294,700 | $1,318 |
| Albany County | New York | $294,600 | $1,313 |
| Union County | Oregon | $294,600 | $982 |
Other Counties in Georgia
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow County | $294,700 | $1,318 | 78.5% |
| Douglas County | $296,900 | $1,570 | 66.9% |
| Rockdale County | $292,900 | $1,525 | 69.6% |
| Clarke County | $298,900 | $1,219 | 41.4% |
| Glynn County | $301,300 | $1,135 | 66.7% |
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).