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Jefferson County, GA home prices

Jefferson County, GA: the typical home is worth $121,754 as of 2026-05, down -2.4% over the past year and +62.4% since 2000. Listings run about $137/sq…

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Jefferson County is falling and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum-2.4%Falling
Valuation-30%Undervalued
Affordability10/10Very affordable
Market66 daysBalanced

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1998: $68,370 → 2026: $121,754 (1.8×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$121,7542026-05
1-year-2.4%
5-year+0.5%
10-year+60.6%
Since 2000+62.4%
Population15k2024
Median income$45,8292023 · 2.7× income
New homes/yr232024
Price / sq ft$137listings
Days on market662026-06
Active listings292026-06
Price cuts13%of listings

Market read

At $121,754, homes in Jefferson County sit 45% below the Georgia median ($221,642) and 48% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #152 of 159 Georgia counties by price.

Prices are cooling (-2.4% in the last year) — leaning buyer's market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 66 days on the market, with 13% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.7× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~30% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Glascock County, GA ($191,098) · Washington County, GA ($154,565) · Burke County, GA ($188,118) · Johnson County, GA ($141,293) · Richmond County, GA ($196,579) · Warren County, GA ($122,536)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Jefferson County, GA?
The typical home in Jefferson County is worth $121,754 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Jefferson County rising or falling?
Prices are down -2.4% over the past year and +62.4% since 2000 — a buyer's market.
Is Jefferson County affordable?
At 2.7× the local median income of $45,829, Jefferson County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Jefferson County?
Homes here take a median of 66 days to sell, with 13% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$74,981
2001$79,790
2002$82,147
2003$85,054
2004$88,389
2005$92,337
2006$95,675
2007$99,200
2008$98,604
2009$98,267
2010$87,279
2011$78,133
2012$73,803
2013$73,901
2014$75,238
2015$78,514
2016$77,661
2017$82,401
2018$86,374
2019$94,116
2020$99,172
2021$117,666
2022$132,893
2023$121,867
2024$126,916
2025$130,228
2026$118,205