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

$747,000

0.8% YoY Growth

Household Income

$76,400

1.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

129

47.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.1%

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 Dec '25, the median home price in Jekyll Island, GA is $747,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.8%. This indicates that home prices in Jekyll Island, GA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.1%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$747,000	0.8%
Single Family	$819,000	1.7%
Condos	$386,000	-4.2%

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 Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Jekyll Island, GA is 143. This is a increase of 68.0% 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	$662,000	78.0%
Listing Count	62	93.0%
Listings as % of Homes	1.0%	93.0%
Days on Market	129	47.0%

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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

Saint Simons Island, GA

Waverly, GA

Brunswick, GA

Brunswick, GA

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	8.7
Median Home Price	$747,000
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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