Wilkes County, Georgia Housing Market
In Wilkes County, Georgia, the median home value is $122,700, with a median monthly rent of $786. This places Wilkes County at #2583 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #114 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: $1,040
- Establishments: 215
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 29
- Multi-family: 8
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 3,533 (avg $56,049)
- Outflow: 3,318 (avg $56,357)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Wilkes County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30673 | 236.0 | -1.45% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Wilkes County | Georgia Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $122,700 | $197,932 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $786 | $965 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 66.1% | 70.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 13.0 | 16.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Wilkes County is 38.0% below the Georgia state average and 46.1% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $786/month is 18.5% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 13.0, buying a home in Wilkes 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.
Wilkes County has an owner-occupancy rate of 66.1%, compared to 70.6% in Georgia and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union County | New Mexico | $122,700 | $683 |
| Schleicher County | Texas | $122,700 | $660 |
| Osceola County | Iowa | $122,600 | $797 |
| Marion County | Mississippi | $122,800 | $818 |
| Thayer County | Nebraska | $122,800 | $766 |
Other Counties in Georgia
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole County | $121,900 | $879 | 80.2% |
| Glascock County | $123,800 | $642 | 67.6% |
| Miller County | $124,000 | $810 | 70.5% |
| Colquitt County | $121,400 | $818 | 63.7% |
| Echols County | $124,100 | $1,017 | 75.9% |
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).