The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 30601 sells for about $320,000, or $310 per square foot.
Prices are down 1.5% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,232 a month.
ZIP 30601 — Athens
The 30601 housing market is currently experiencing a period of stabilization with a median sale price of $320,000. While year-over-year prices have seen a slight decline, the market remains somewhat competitive due to the high concentration of renters and university-related demand. Inventory remains tight, keeping the market balanced despite broader economic pressures.
This ZIP is ideal for students, university faculty, and young professionals who prioritize proximity to the University of Georgia and the cultural amenities of downtown Athens over suburban space.
Median prices moved down 1.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 1.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
3% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.7% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.2% · poverty 36.7% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 30601, Clarke County GA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Clarke County School District, which faces ongoing challenges with academic performance and resource allocation across its diverse student population.
The region is subject to standard southeastern climate risks, including potential for severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds, with flood risk concentrated in specific low-lying areas near the Oconee River.
Economic momentum is anchored by the University of Georgia and the associated research and healthcare sectors, with ongoing urban infill projects in the downtown and surrounding historic districts.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Georgia) — Homestead Exemption: Provides a reduction in the assessed value of the property; the state standard exemption is $2,000, which is subtracted from the assessed value before the millage rate is applied. State (Georgia) — Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment: Taxable tangible property is assessed at 40 percent of its fair market value. The formula for tax due is: ((Fair Market Value * 0.40) - Exemptions) * Millage Rate.
Residents in 30601 benefit from a central location with a short mean commute time of approximately 19.4 minutes, reflecting high accessibility to the downtown Athens employment core.
The ZIP features significant access to local amenities including the North Oconee River Greenway, various historic parks, and the vibrant shopping and dining districts of downtown Athens.
The rental market is characterized by high demand driven by the university student population, resulting in low vacancy rates and steady rent trajectories.
The economy is heavily influenced by the University of Georgia, which serves as the primary employer, alongside a robust healthcare sector and a growing hospitality industry.
The area is served by Athens Transit, providing bus connectivity throughout the city, with major highway access via US-78 and US-129.
Development is focused on mixed-use infill projects and the revitalization of historic properties near the university campus.
The Clarke County Tax Commissioner and Board of Assessors manage property valuations and tax collections for all parcels within the county.
Parcels are subject to Clarke County School District taxes and municipal taxes for the Athens-Clarke County unified government.
Property insurance premiums in the area are influenced by regional weather patterns and the age of the housing stock, with standard coverage widely available.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and data.census.gov profiles for ZCTA 30601.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Funopolis Family Fun Center4.417.4 mi
- Rush Athens Trampoline Park4.48.4 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese47.8 mi
- ACTIVE CLIMBING - Indoor Rock Climbing Gym4.83.5 mi
- Escape the Space - Live Escape Room in Athens, GA4.75 mi
- Sanford Stadium4.84.2 mi
- The Classic Center4.63.6 mi
- Stegeman Coliseum4.74.8 mi
- South Kitchen + Bar4.63.6 mi
- B&B Theatres Athens 1244.3 mi
- The State Botanical Garden of Georgia4.87.5 mi
- University 16 Cinemas4.68.9 mi
- Sandy Creek Park4.72.6 mi
- J&J Flea Market4.13.4 mi
- Bear Hollow Zoo4.56 mi
- Georgia Museum of Art4.84.7 mi
- Lyndon House Arts Center4.63.4 mi
- Morton Theatre4.73.8 mi
- Scull Shoals Historic Site4.319.3 mi
- Historic Elder Mill Covered Bridge4.714.1 mi
- The State Botanical Garden of Georgia4.87.5 mi
- Sandy Creek Park4.72.6 mi
- Bishop Park4.64.8 mi
- Oconee Veterans Park (Oconee County Parks & Rec Department)4.712.2 mi
- Sandy Creek Nature Center4.82.5 mi
- University Golf Course4.76.5 mi
- Double Oaks Golf Club4.312.3 mi
- Jennings Mill Country Club4.48.9 mi
- T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods4.45.7 mi
- Publix Super Market at Georgetown Square4.65.7 mi
- Publix Super Market at Athens Pointe Shopping Center4.57.7 mi
- Georgia Square Mall3.88.2 mi
- J&J Flea Market4.13.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major multi-use trail system providing recreational space and connectivity through the city.
The historic commercial heart of the city featuring numerous restaurants, bars, and retail venues.
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched property in this ZIP (latest reading each) — each property weighs one; per point, properties lacking the value are excluded. Property-level records (taxes, scores, permits) never roll individually.
No county-record distress flags across 1 researched property on the ARED base layer. Key-figure check: median price diverges 31.5% from the nearest retained anchor (researched-property base layer) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: confirmed genuine market swing — the flagged $320,000 was independently re-read and corroborated by 2 source(s); it stands as the new anchor baseline.