The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 30609 sells for about $355,000, or $208 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 53 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,580 a month.
ZIP 30609 — Athens
The Athens housing market shows moderate stability with a slight year-over-year price increase and balanced inventory levels. Demand remains supported by the university-driven economy, though affordability remains a key factor for local buyers. Market conditions are currently characterized by steady, albeit measured, growth.
This area is well-suited for university-affiliated professionals, families seeking proximity to local schools, and investors targeting the steady rental demand from the student population.
Median prices moved up 1.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 53 days on market with 1.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
21% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 29.3% · poverty 22.0% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 30609, 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 maintains a mix of schools with varying performance ratings across the city.
The local economy is anchored by the University of Georgia and a growing mix of healthcare and manufacturing sectors, driving steady regional development.
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 typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with major corridors providing access to the University of Georgia and downtown Athens employment hubs.
The area features access to local parks, greenways, and the recreational amenities associated with the University of Georgia campus and nearby shopping districts.
The rental market is characterized by high demand driven by the university student population, with moderate vacancy pressure and a mix of long-term and student-focused housing.
The economy is heavily influenced by the University of Georgia, with significant contributions from the healthcare sector and local manufacturing.
The area is served by a network of local roads and the Athens Transit bus system, which provides connectivity throughout the city.
Development efforts are focused on urban infill and expanding student-oriented housing near the university campus.
The Clarke County Tax Commissioner and Appraisal Department manage property assessments based on annual market value updates.
Parcels are subject to Clarke County School District taxes and various municipal service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and standard hazard risk assessments for the Georgia Piedmont area.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- Rush Athens Trampoline Park4.45.4 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese44.9 mi
- ACTIVE CLIMBING - Indoor Rock Climbing Gym4.81.4 mi
- Escape the Space - Live Escape Room in Athens, GA4.72.3 mi
- Sanford Stadium4.80.1 mi
- The Classic Center4.60.6 mi
- Stegeman Coliseum4.70.7 mi
- South Kitchen + Bar4.60.6 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.119.7 mi
- The State Botanical Garden of Georgia4.83.5 mi
- University 16 Cinemas4.65.3 mi
- Sandy Creek Park4.75.2 mi
- J&J Flea Market4.15.4 mi
- Bear Hollow Zoo4.51.9 mi
- Georgia Museum of Art4.80.8 mi
- Lyndon House Arts Center4.60.9 mi
- Scull Shoals Historic Site4.315.9 mi
- Morton Theatre4.70.5 mi
- Historic Elder Mill Covered Bridge4.710.3 mi
- The State Botanical Garden of Georgia4.83.5 mi
- Sandy Creek Park4.75.2 mi
- Bishop Park4.62.3 mi
- Oconee Veterans Park (Oconee County Parks & Rec Department)4.78.3 mi
- Sandy Creek Nature Center4.82.5 mi
- Lane Creek Golf Club3.811.8 mi
- The Georgia Club4.712.5 mi
- University Golf Course4.72.5 mi
- Jennings Mill Country Club4.45.6 mi
- T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods4.42.1 mi
- Publix Super Market at Georgetown Square4.62.6 mi
- Publix Super Market at Athens Pointe Shopping Center4.54.7 mi
- Georgia Square Mall3.85.4 mi
- J&J Flea Market4.15.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major anchor institution and cultural hub for the region.
Historic district featuring a high concentration of restaurants, bars, and retail.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.