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Darien, GA—31305

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$278,000
0.8% YoY Growth
Household Income
$36,300
14.1% YoY Growth
Days on Market
88
35.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.2%
Median Rent
$1,950
3.5% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,500
N/A
2-Bed Rent
$2,250
17.8% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,950
2.9% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Darien, GA

As of May '26, the median home price in Darien, GA is $278,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.8%. This indicates that home prices in Darien, GA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.2%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$278,0000.8%
Single Family $274,0001.9%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		$209,0003.5%
    3 Bed
    		$288,0001.1%
    4 Bed
    		$375,0000.5%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    0.6%
    1 Bedroom
    6.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    27.8%
    3 Bedrooms
    46.6%
    4 Bedrooms
    14.5%
    5+ Bedrooms
    4.1%

    Rental Trends — Darien, GA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Darien, GA is $1,940, with a year-over-year rent change of -3.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Darien, GA is 1-bedrooms: $1,500, 2-bedrooms: $2,250, 3-bedrooms: $2,020, 4-bedrooms: $1,600. The most common rental property sizes in Darien, GA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 44.0% and 34.1% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,950$1,940
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $1,500$1,500
    2 Bed Rent $2,250$2,250
    3 Bed Rent $1,950$2,020
    4 Bed Rent $1,600$1,600
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    2.5%
    1 Bedroom
    19.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    44.0%
    3 Bedrooms
    34.1%

    Property Listings — Darien, GA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Darien, GA is 88. This is a increase of 35.0% 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 8.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$370,00012.0%
    Listing Count
    		49-4.0%
    Listings as % of Homes1.6%-4.0%
    Days on Market
    		8835.0%
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    Demographics — Darien, GA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Darien, GA has a population of 5,120, which has decreased by -14.4% over the past 5 years. Darien, GA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 16.3% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 17.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 18.8% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		5,120-14.4%
    % Under 18
    		16.3%-19.7%
    % Seniors
    		27.8%23.6%
    % WFH
    		18.8%184.8%
    % w/ College Degree
    		17.0%32.8%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Darien, GA is a predominantly white area, with 60.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 0.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Darien, GA is black, making up 31.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.0% of the population in Darien, GA, and this percentage has decreased by 67.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		60.8%-0.7%
    % Black
    		31.1%-15.3%
    % Hispanic
    		5.1%466.7%
    % Asian
    		0.0%N/A
    % Foreign Born
    		1.0%-67.7%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Darien, GA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 141 mortgage originations in Darien, GA, of which 66.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 77.0%, with 33.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Darien, GA. Investor activity is low, as 15.0% 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
    		141
    % Conventional Loans
    		66.0%
    % Government Loans
    		34.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		15.0%
    % Second Loans
    		4.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		12.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Darien, GA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Darien, 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. 4-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Darien, GA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		6
    Total Units Section 8
    		6
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		1.4%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		N/A

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$630$1,500$870
    2 Bedroom-$1,220$2,250$1,030
    3 Bedroom-$630$1,950$1,320
    4 Bedroom$40$1,600$1,640

    Affordability — Darien, GA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio6.6
    Median Home Price$278,000
    Median Household Income$36,300

    Darien, GA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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