Jekyll Island, GA 31527 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Jekyll Island, GA—31527

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$793,000

4.3% YoY Growth

Household Income

$76,400

1.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

121

45.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.3%

Median Rent

$3,500

52.2% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$3,500

52.2% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Jekyll Island, GA

As of May '26, the median home price in Jekyll Island, GA is $793,000, with a year-over-year change of 4.3%. This indicates that home prices in Jekyll Island, GA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.3%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$793,000	4.3%
Single Family	$863,000	4.2%
Condos	$392,000	-3.7%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Jekyll Island, GA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Jekyll Island, GA is $3,500, with a year-over-year rent change of 52.2%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Jekyll Island, GA is 3-bedrooms: $3,500. The most common rental property sizes in Jekyll Island, GA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 57.5% and 42.5% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$3,500	$3,500
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	$3,500	$3,500
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

2 Bedrooms

57.5%

3 Bedrooms

42.5%

Property Listings — Jekyll Island, GA

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Jekyll Island, GA is 121. This is a increase of 45.0% 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 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$550,000	-15.0%
Listing Count	60	16.0%
Listings as % of Homes	1.0%	16.0%
Days on Market	121	45.0%

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Demographics — Jekyll Island, GA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Jekyll Island, GA has a population of 1,080, which has increased by 89.8% over the past 5 years. Jekyll Island, GA is a less popular place for families, as children make up 0.0% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 48.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 14.5% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	1,080	89.8%
% Under 18	0.0%	N/A
% Seniors	44.2%	-32.7%
% WFH	14.5%	∞%
% w/ College Degree	48.4%	-9.5%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Jekyll Island, GA is a predominantly white area, with 90.6% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 9.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Jekyll Island, GA is hispanic, making up 7.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 7.5% of the population in Jekyll Island, GA, and this percentage has increased by 36.4% 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	90.6%	-9.4%
% Black	0.0%	N/A
% Hispanic	7.5%	∞%
% Asian	0.0%	N/A
% Foreign Born	7.5%	36.4%

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Mortgage and Risk — Jekyll Island, GA

Jekyll Island, GA lacks sufficient mortgage origination data for analysis.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	N/A
% Conventional Loans	N/A
% Government Loans	N/A
% Investor Loans	N/A
% Second Loans	N/A
% Cash Out Refinance	N/A

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Rentals and Section 8 — Jekyll Island, GA

Jekyll Island, GA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

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

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,490
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,750
3 Bedroom	-$1,320	$3,500	$2,180
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$2,690

Jekyll Island, GA—31527

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Jekyll Island, GA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Jekyll Island, GA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Jekyll Island, GA

Demographics — Jekyll Island, GA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Jekyll Island, GA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Jekyll Island, GA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Jekyll Island, GA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Jekyll Island, GA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Brunswick, GA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	8.9
Median Home Price	$793,000
Median Household Income	$76,400

Jekyll Island, GA—31527

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Jekyll Island, GA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Jekyll Island, GA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Jekyll Island, GA

Demographics — Jekyll Island, GA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Jekyll Island, GA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Jekyll Island, GA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Jekyll Island, GA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Jekyll Island, GA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Brunswick, GA

Saint Simons Island, GA

Waverly, GA

Brunswick, GA

Brunswick, GA

Frequently Asked Questions

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