Lamar County, GA home prices
Lamar County, GA: the typical home is worth $287,596 as of 2026-05, up +4.0% over the past year and +263.7% since 2000. Listings run about $188/sq ft…
Lamar County is cooling and overvalued — very affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1991: $53,322 → 2026: $287,596 (5.4×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $287,596, homes in Lamar County sit 30% above the Georgia median ($221,642) and 23% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #51 of 159 Georgia counties by price.
Prices are holding steady (+4.0% in the last year) — a balanced market.
Homes here take a while to sell — a median 73 days on the market, with 12% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 4.5× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).
Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~20% expensive for local incomes and rents.
Home value history
Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →
Nearby counties
Monroe County, GA ($334,495) · Pike County, GA ($379,371) · Spalding County, GA ($234,498) · Upson County, GA ($188,999) · Butts County, GA ($277,797) · Henry County, GA ($322,517)
Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Lamar County, GA?
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How fast do homes sell in Lamar County?
| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2000 | $79,076 |
| 2001 | $83,866 |
| 2002 | $88,912 |
| 2003 | $92,703 |
| 2004 | $95,455 |
| 2005 | $98,799 |
| 2006 | $102,220 |
| 2007 | $105,773 |
| 2008 | $107,070 |
| 2009 | $103,863 |
| 2010 | $95,388 |
| 2011 | $91,117 |
| 2012 | $85,052 |
| 2013 | $90,628 |
| 2014 | $99,424 |
| 2015 | $106,548 |
| 2016 | $117,852 |
| 2017 | $125,301 |
| 2018 | $136,985 |
| 2019 | $152,016 |
| 2020 | $158,900 |
| 2021 | $185,819 |
| 2022 | $221,294 |
| 2023 | $250,523 |
| 2024 | $267,995 |
| 2025 | $278,070 |
| 2026 | $281,872 |