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Athens, GA—30601

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$311,000
2.3% YoY Growth
Household Income
$37,400
50.7% YoY Growth
Days on Market
55
1.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
2.0%
Median Rent
$1,580
8.4% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,200
16.7% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,580
2.5% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,710
20.5% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Athens, GA

306063060530607
  • 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 $311,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.3%. This indicates that home prices in Athens, GA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.0%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$311,0002.3%
Single Family $302,0001.0%
Condos $412,00014.4%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed

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  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $373,000
    13.0%
    2 Bed
    		$292,0001.0%
    3 Bed
    		$310,0001.3%
    4 Bed
    		$396,0003.1%
    5 Bed $518,4516.4%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    3.5%
    1 Bedroom
    12.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    35.1%
    3 Bedrooms
    33.5%
    4 Bedrooms
    13.8%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.1%

    Rental Trends — Athens, GA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Athens, GA is $1,640, with a year-over-year rent change of -8.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Athens, GA is studios: $995, 1-bedrooms: $1,260, 2-bedrooms: $1,530, 3-bedrooms: $1,780, 4-bedrooms: $2,170. The most common rental property sizes in Athens, GA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 44.8% and 22.4% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,580$1,640
    Studio Rent $995$995
    1 Bed Rent $1,200$1,260
    2 Bed Rent $1,580$1,530
    3 Bed Rent $1,710$1,780
    4 Bed Rent $2,300$2,170
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    3.6%
    1 Bedroom
    15.9%
    2 Bedrooms
    44.8%
    3 Bedrooms
    22.4%
    4 Bedrooms
    11.3%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.9%

    Property Listings — Athens, GA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Athens, GA is 55. This is a increase of 1.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market about the same amount of time 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
    		$449,00032.0%
    Listing Count
    		9746.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.3%46.0%
    Days on Market
    		551.0%
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    Demographics — Athens, GA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Athens, GA has a population of 24,300, which has increased by 2.5% over the past 5 years. Athens, GA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 17.1% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 37.4% 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
    		24,3002.5%
    % Under 18
    		17.1%-21.6%
    % Seniors
    		8.9%17.1%
    % WFH
    		12.5%237.8%
    % w/ College Degree
    		37.4%41.7%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Athens, GA is a predominantly white area, with 43.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 7.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Athens, GA is black, making up 35.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 8.8% of the population in Athens, GA, and this percentage has increased by 2.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		43.7%7.1%
    % Black
    		35.8%-14.4%
    % Hispanic
    		16.6%12.9%
    % Asian
    		1.8%157.1%
    % Foreign Born
    		8.8%2.3%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Athens, GA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 192 mortgage originations in Athens, GA, of which 82.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 158.0%, with 23.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Athens, GA. Investor activity is high, as 21.0% of loans were by investors. 18.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		192
    % Conventional Loans
    		82.0%
    % Government Loans
    		18.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		21.0%
    % Second Loans
    		4.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		18.0%
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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 4.6%. 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
    		785
    Total Units Section 8
    		311
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		4.6%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		62.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$120$1,200$1,080
    2 Bedroom-$380$1,580$1,200
    3 Bedroom-$120$1,710$1,590
    4 Bedroom-$610$2,300$1,690

    Affordability — Athens, GA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio7.2
    Median Home Price$311,000
    Median Household Income$37,400

    Athens, GA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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