Markets/Georgia/Jefferson

Jefferson, GA Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Jefferson, Georgia. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.

Median Home Price

$408,766

-0.1% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

6.1%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

-5.9%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-5.9% year-over-year

Market Momentum

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Neutral
4.6mo supply · Score -1/7

Migration: Top 5% nationally

Income Migration

💰 Wealth Influx1.19x

In-migrants avg $77,543 AGI vs out-migrants $65,149

Jefferson Market Summary

Jefferson, GA is experiencing a correction with -0.1% year-over-year decline, signaling a buyer's market with softening demand. Affordability is moderately stretched with a price-to-income ratio of 4.81x, above the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+1,441 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (10/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 6.1% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score74/100
Price-to-Income Ratio4.8x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$85,012

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case-8.8%
Base Case-5.9%
Bull Case-2.9%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Jefferson, GA's primary climate exposure is tornadoes (50/100). The composite climate risk score of 10/100 (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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