Walton County, Georgia Housing Market
In Walton County, Georgia, the median home value is $339,500, with a median monthly rent of $1,175. This places Walton County at #460 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #16 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: $1,063
- Establishments: 2,338
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 549
- Multi-family: 20
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 39,423 (avg $79,833)
- Outflow: 36,122 (avg $80,398)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Walton County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30655 | 282.8 | +3.61% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Walton County | Georgia Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $339,500 | $197,932 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,175 | $965 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 79.3% | 70.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 24.1 | 16.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Walton County is 71.5% above the Georgia state average and 49.1% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,175/month is 21.8% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 24.1, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Walton County has an owner-occupancy rate of 79.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tehama County | California | $339,600 | $1,184 |
| Brevard County | Florida | $339,600 | $1,556 |
| Grand Traverse County | Michigan | $339,400 | $1,288 |
| Cheatham County | Tennessee | $338,700 | $1,345 |
| Morgan County | Colorado | $338,600 | $1,025 |
Other Counties in Georgia
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan County | $342,300 | $1,108 | 78.2% |
| Bryan County | $343,200 | $1,618 | 77.7% |
| Jackson County | $345,000 | $1,126 | 79.3% |
| Pickens County | $332,700 | $1,136 | 81.2% |
| Hall County | $350,400 | $1,341 | 68.6% |
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).