Watkinsville, GA 30677 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Watkinsville, GA—30677

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$509,000

0.5% YoY Growth

Household Income

$103,000

30.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

136

22.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.6%

Median Rent

$2,300

13.3% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,650

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$1,800

47.3% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,250

12.4% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Watkinsville, GA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Watkinsville, GA is $509,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.5%. This indicates that home prices in Watkinsville, GA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.6%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$509,000	0.5%
Single Family	$512,000	0.2%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Watkinsville, GA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Watkinsville, GA is $2,390, with a year-over-year rent change of 13.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Watkinsville, GA is 1-bedrooms: $1,650, 2-bedrooms: $1,930, 3-bedrooms: $2,270, 4-bedrooms: $2,650. The most common rental property sizes in Watkinsville, GA are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 51.3% and 25.5% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,300	$2,390
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,650	$1,650
2 Bed Rent	$1,800	$1,930
3 Bed Rent	$2,250	$2,270
4 Bed Rent	$2,600	$2,650

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

0.4%

1 Bedroom

9.0%

2 Bedrooms

25.5%

3 Bedrooms

51.3%

4 Bedrooms

5.3%

5+ Bedrooms

8.5%

Property Listings — Watkinsville, GA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Watkinsville, GA is 106. This is a increase of 26.0% 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 14.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$626,000	-1.0%
Listing Count	130	34.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.9%	34.0%
Days on Market	136	22.0%

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Demographics — Watkinsville, GA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Watkinsville, GA has a population of 21,500, which has increased by 17.1% over the past 5 years. Watkinsville, GA is a popular place for families, as children make up 25.4% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 55.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 16.6% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	21,500	17.1%
% Under 18	25.4%	8.1%
% Seniors	19.2%	38.1%
% WFH	16.6%	159.4%
% w/ College Degree	55.1%	10.9%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Watkinsville, GA is a predominantly white area, with 83.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 0.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Watkinsville, GA is hispanic, making up 4.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 6.4% of the population in Watkinsville, GA, and this percentage has increased by 28.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	83.7%	-0.5%
% Black	4.1%	-38.8%
% Hispanic	4.4%	7.3%
% Asian	3.8%	-5.0%
% Foreign Born	6.4%	28.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Watkinsville, GA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 451 mortgage originations in Watkinsville, GA, of which 92.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 68.0%, with 13.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Watkinsville, GA. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	451
% Conventional Loans	92.0%
% Government Loans	8.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	12.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Watkinsville, GA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Watkinsville, GA under the Section 8 program is 0.0%. 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 Watkinsville, 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	1
Total Units Section 8	0
% Rentals under Section 8	0.0%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$240	$1,650	$1,410
2 Bedroom	-$230	$1,800	$1,570
3 Bedroom	-$170	$2,250	$2,080
4 Bedroom	-$390	$2,600	$2,210

Watkinsville, GA—30677

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Watkinsville, GA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Watkinsville, GA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Watkinsville, GA

Demographics — Watkinsville, GA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Watkinsville, GA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Watkinsville, GA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Watkinsville, GA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Watkinsville, GA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Bishop, GA

Athens, GA

Habersham Hills

Bostwick

Athens, GA

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.5
Median Home Price	$509,000
Median Household Income	$103,000

Watkinsville, GA—30677

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Watkinsville, GA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Watkinsville, GA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Watkinsville, GA

Demographics — Watkinsville, GA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Watkinsville, GA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Watkinsville, GA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Watkinsville, GA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Watkinsville, GA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Bishop, GA

Athens, GA

Habersham Hills

Bostwick

Athens, GA

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