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Athens, GA—30606

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$377,000
1.6% YoY Growth
Household Income
$61,400
25.6% YoY Growth
Days on Market
59
16.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.5%
Median Rent
$1,530
1.2% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,400
8.5% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,450
3.3% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,900
1.0% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Athens, GA

306053060730601
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Athens, GA

As of May '26, the median home price in Athens, GA is $377,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.6%. This indicates that home prices in Athens, GA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.5%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$377,0001.6%
Single Family $396,0001.5%
Condos $232,0002.2%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
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    2 Bed
    		$249,0002.9%
    3 Bed
    		$355,0001.1%
    4 Bed
    		$473,0000.4%
    5 Bed $760,9022.4%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.2%
    1 Bedroom
    12.3%
    2 Bedrooms
    29.9%
    3 Bedrooms
    33.0%
    4 Bedrooms
    17.0%
    5+ Bedrooms
    6.5%

    Rental Trends — Athens, GA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Athens, GA is $1,680, with a year-over-year rent change of -1.2%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Athens, GA is studios: $1,020, 1-bedrooms: $1,400, 2-bedrooms: $1,480, 3-bedrooms: $1,990, 4-bedrooms: $2,580. The most common rental property sizes in Athens, GA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 42.1% and 23.3% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,530$1,680
    Studio Rent $1,020$1,020
    1 Bed Rent $1,400$1,400
    2 Bed Rent $1,450$1,480
    3 Bed Rent $1,900$1,990
    4 Bed Rent $2,350$2,580
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    2.3%
    1 Bedroom
    21.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    42.1%
    3 Bedrooms
    23.3%
    4 Bedrooms
    7.8%
    5+ Bedrooms
    3.2%

    Property Listings — Athens, GA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Athens, GA is 59. This is a increase of 16.0% 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 17.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$475,000-3.0%
    Listing Count
    		32029.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.4%29.0%
    Days on Market
    		5916.0%
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    Demographics — Athens, GA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Athens, GA has a population of 48,200, which has increased by 10.2% over the past 5 years. Athens, GA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 18.3% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 51.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 12.5% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		48,20010.2%
    % Under 18
    		18.3%-4.7%
    % Seniors
    		15.4%14.9%
    % WFH
    		12.5%73.6%
    % w/ College Degree
    		51.9%4.8%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Athens, GA is a predominantly white area, with 60.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 1.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Athens, GA is black, making up 20.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 10.6% of the population in Athens, GA, and this percentage has increased by 12.8% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		60.5%-1.8%
    % Black
    		20.4%-12.8%
    % Hispanic
    		10.6%12.8%
    % Asian
    		4.8%29.7%
    % Foreign Born
    		10.6%12.8%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Athens, GA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 712 mortgage originations in Athens, GA, of which 86.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 62.0%, with 19.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Athens, GA. Investor activity is low, as 9.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		712
    % Conventional Loans
    		86.0%
    % Government Loans
    		14.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		9.0%
    % Second Loans
    		2.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		12.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Athens, GA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Athens, GA under the Section 8 program is 1.4%. 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 Athens, GA, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		638
    Total Units Section 8
    		180
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		1.4%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		82.4%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$220$1,400$1,180
    2 Bedroom-$140$1,450$1,310
    3 Bedroom-$160$1,900$1,740
    4 Bedroom-$510$2,350$1,840

    Affordability — Athens, GA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio5.5
    Median Home Price$377,000
    Median Household Income$61,400

    Athens, GA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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