Towns County, Georgia Housing Market
In Towns County, Georgia, the median home value is $316,100, with a median monthly rent of $808. This places Towns County at #544 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #19 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: $925
- Establishments: 348
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 84
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 5,521 (avg $85,427)
- Outflow: 4,778 (avg $81,848)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Towns County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30582 | 264.9 | +10.44% | 2025 |
| 2 | 30546 | 256.7 | +0.11% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Towns County | Georgia Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $316,100 | $197,932 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $808 | $965 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 82.3% | 70.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 32.6 | 16.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Towns County is 59.7% above the Georgia state average and 38.8% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $808/month is 16.3% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 32.6, Towns 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.
Towns County has an owner-occupancy rate of 82.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton County | Virginia | $316,200 | $829 |
| Elmore County | Idaho | $316,500 | $1,243 |
| Orleans Parish | Louisiana | $315,700 | $1,251 |
| Emmet County | Michigan | $315,700 | $1,112 |
| Le Sueur County | Minnesota | $316,500 | $942 |
Other Counties in Georgia
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilmer County | $314,000 | $998 | 80.7% |
| Henry County | $313,900 | $1,674 | 74.9% |
| Lumpkin County | $307,900 | $1,142 | 76.3% |
| Union County | $307,400 | $808 | 84.4% |
| Fannin County | $306,600 | $900 | 78.6% |
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).