Investor-grade market analytics for Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.
$369,408
+2.0% year-over-year
5.3%
gross annual
+2.0%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
+2.0% year-over-year
14/100
Very LowIn-migrants avg $56,703 AGI vs out-migrants $55,413
Opportunity Zone Market
2 ZIP codes in Athens-Clarke County are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →
Athens-Clarke County, GA shows steady growth at 2.0% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability is moderately stretched with a price-to-income ratio of 5.87x, above the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (14/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 5.26% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.
12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)
Athens-Clarke County, GA's primary climate exposure is tornadoes (31/100). The composite climate risk score of 14/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
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