The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 30822 sells for about $145,000, or $98 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 82 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 30822 — Sardis
The housing market in 30822 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Market activity is driven by local demand rather than speculative investment, resulting in a slow-paced environment.
This ZIP is best suited for local families and individuals seeking affordable, rural living who prioritize space and community over proximity to urban employment centers.
Median prices moved down 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 82 days on market with 6.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.8% · poverty 19.5% — a mixed stability profile.
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 6.1%/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 3.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 30822, Jenkins County GA
Crime rates in this rural area are generally low compared to state averages, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving this area are part of the Jenkins County School District, which maintains a rural, community-focused educational environment.
The area is primarily at risk for seasonal wind and storm damage; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near regional waterways.
Economic momentum is modest, driven largely by local agriculture and small-scale service industries with limited new commercial 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.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby regional hubs for employment via state highways.
Recreational opportunities are centered on outdoor activities, including local parks and access to rural landscapes, with limited commercial shopping within the immediate ZIP.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting mostly of single-family homes with low turnover and minimal institutional investor presence.
The local economy is heavily reliant on agriculture and forestry, with small-scale retail and public sector employment providing the bulk of local jobs.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure serving this rural geography.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The Jenkins County Tax Assessor manages property valuations, focusing on agricultural and residential land assessments.
Parcels are subject to Jenkins County school and general government tax levies; no major MUD or PID districts are present.
Property insurance availability is stable, though premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather events.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Provides local green space and community gathering areas.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.