Austell, GA—30106
Real Estate Data & Market Trends
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Home Price Trends — Austell, GA
As of Oct '25, the median home price in Austell, GA is $305,000, with a year-over-year change of -5.1%. This indicates that home prices in Austell, GA are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.5%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.
Cost per Home Type
| Home Type | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
All Homes | $305,000 | -5.1% |
| Single Family | $307,000 | -5.5% |
| Condos | $176,000 | -9.7% |
Cost per Home Size
| Home Size | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
1 Bed | N/A | N/A |
2 Bed | $206,000 | -7.2% |
3 Bed | $291,000 | -5.5% |
4 Bed | $344,000 | -5.2% |
| 5 Bed | $382,000 | -5.0% |
% of Housing Stock
Rental Trends — Austell, GA
As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Austell, GA is $1,920, with a year-over-year rent change of -2.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Austell, GA is 1-bedrooms: $1,280, 2-bedrooms: $1,890, 3-bedrooms: $2,010, 4-bedrooms: $2,320. The most common rental property sizes in Austell, GA are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 36.9% and 31.7% of the rental stock.
| Type | Median Rent | Average Rent |
|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $1,900 | $1,920 |
| Studio Rent | N/A | N/A |
| 1 Bed Rent | $1,300 | $1,280 |
| 2 Bed Rent | $1,560 | $1,890 |
| 3 Bed Rent | $1,980 | $2,010 |
| 4 Bed Rent | $2,320 | $2,320 |
% of Rental Stock
Property Listings — Austell, GA
As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Austell, GA is 58. This is a increase of 14.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 28.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.
| Metric | Zip Code Average | Year over Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
Median Listing Price | $325,000 | -10.0% |
Listing Count | 94 | 10.0% |
| Listings as % of Homes | 0.8% | 10.0% |
Days on Market | 58 | 14.0% |
Demographics — Austell, GA
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Austell, GA has a population of 22,900, which has increased by 5.4% over the past 5 years. Austell, GA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.5% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 27.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 12.0% reporting working from home.
| Metric | Latest Census | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
Population | 22,900 | 5.4% |
% Under 18 | 21.5% | -18.9% |
% Seniors | 14.5% | 27.2% |
% WFH | 12.0% | 87.5% |
% w/ College Degree | 27.3% | -6.8% |
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Austell, GA is a predominantly black area, with 54.7% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 5.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Austell, GA is white, making up 21.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 14.1% of the population in Austell, GA, and this percentage has decreased by 6.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.
Race and Ethnicity
| Metric | Latest Census | 5-Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
% White | 21.9% | -24.5% |
% Black | 54.7% | -5.4% |
% Hispanic | 19.8% | 72.2% |
% Asian | 1.3% | -43.5% |
% Foreign Born | 14.1% | -6.0% |
Mortgage and Risk — Austell, GA
According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 397 mortgage originations in Austell, GA, of which 64.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 71.0%, with 42.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Austell, GA. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 20.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.
Mortgages
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
Total Loan Originations | 397 |
% Conventional Loans | 64.0% |
% Government Loans | 36.0% |
% Investor Loans | 1.0% |
% Second Loans | 0.0% |
% Cash Out Refinance | 20.0% |
Loan Activity
Rentals and Section 8 — Austell, GA
As of 2024, the percent of homes in Austell, GA under the Section 8 program is 6.6%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Austell, GA, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.
Section 8 Market Size
Total Units under HUD | 256 |
Total Units Section 8 | 244 |
% Rentals under Section 8 | 6.6% |
% Occupied Section 8 | 97.0% |
Section 8 Opportunity
| Home Size | HUD Premium | Market Rent | Max HUD Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $230 | $1,300 | $1,530 |
| 2 Bedroom | $130 | $1,560 | $1,690 |
| 3 Bedroom | $60 | $1,980 | $2,040 |
| 4 Bedroom | $130 | $2,320 | $2,450 |
Affordability — Austell, GA
Home Price to Income Ratio
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
| Home Price to Income Ratio | 4.7 |
| Median Home Price | $305,000 |
| Median Household Income | $65,700 |