The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 31544 sells for about $86,000, or $69 per square foot.
Homes take about 180 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $955 a month.
ZIP 31544 — Jacksonville
The housing market in 31544 is characterized by low transaction volume and high vacancy rates, reflecting a stagnant rural economy. Median home values remain significantly below national averages, and the area lacks significant new development or economic momentum. Figures for active listings, price cuts, and sales counts are not published at the ZIP level and are omitted.
This ZIP is primarily suited for individuals seeking low-cost, rural living; it is less suitable for commuters due to extreme travel times to employment centers.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 180 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.0% · poverty 15.0% — a stable, low-distress 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 3.2%/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 1.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 31544, Telfair County GA
The area is characterized by a rural economy with limited large-scale infrastructure or corporate development projects reported.
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.
The mean commute time is approximately 180 minutes, reflecting the rural nature of the area and distance to major employment hubs.
Recreational opportunities are limited to rural outdoor activities; specific parks, trails, or shopping districts within 3 miles are not determinable.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high vacancy rates, with rents significantly below national averages.
The local economy is primarily rural and agricultural, with limited major employers or industrial anchors identified.
Public transit infrastructure is non-existent; residents rely entirely on private vehicles for transportation.
No major approved or under-construction developments are reported for this ZIP code.
Telfair County Central Appraisal District manages assessments for the area.
Parcels are subject to Telfair County school and local government tax districts.
Property insurance availability and premiums are influenced by rural risk factors; specific market health data is not determinable.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.