Schley County, Georgia Housing Market
In Schley County, Georgia, the median home value is $143,900, with a median monthly rent of $816. This places Schley County at #2316 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #98 within Georgia.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
ℹ️ FHFA HPI data is not available for this county due to limited mortgage transaction volume.
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $882
- Establishments: 70
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 18
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 1,543 (avg $58,507)
- Outflow: 1,437 (avg $57,263)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Schley County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31719 | 225.3 | — | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Schley County | Georgia Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $143,900 | $197,932 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $816 | $965 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 80.0% | 70.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 14.7 | 16.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Schley County is 27.3% below the Georgia state average and 36.8% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $816/month is 15.4% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 14.7, buying a home in Schley County is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.
Schley County has an owner-occupancy rate of 80.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pope County | Illinois | $143,800 | $449 |
| Lawrence County | Ohio | $144,000 | $848 |
| Charlotte County | Virginia | $144,100 | $732 |
| Yell County | Arkansas | $143,600 | $735 |
| Dale County | Alabama | $143,500 | $889 |
Other Counties in Georgia
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton County | $142,800 | $540 | 80.1% |
| Elbert County | $142,000 | $844 | 70.9% |
| Crisp County | $140,200 | $778 | 55.5% |
| Tattnall County | $140,000 | $699 | 71.0% |
| Brooks County | $139,200 | $809 | 71.7% |
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).