Oglethorpe County, GA home prices
Oglethorpe County, GA: the typical home is worth $318,471 as of 2026-05, up +3.0% over the past year and +265.6% since 2000. Listings run about $182/sq…
Oglethorpe County is cooling and overvalued — affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1997: $79,146 → 2026: $318,471 (4.0×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $318,471, homes in Oglethorpe County sit 44% above the Georgia median ($221,642) and 36% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #42 of 159 Georgia counties by price.
Prices are holding steady (+3.0% in the last year) — a balanced market.
Homes here take a while to sell — a median 74 days on the market, with 18% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 4.7× 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 ~26% 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
Clarke County, GA ($337,133) · Madison County, GA ($329,287) · Wilkes County, GA ($168,361) · Greene County, GA ($638,104) · Oconee County, GA ($558,097) · Elbert County, GA ($181,652)
Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Oglethorpe County, GA?
Are home prices in Oglethorpe County rising or falling?
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How fast do homes sell in Oglethorpe County?
| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2000 | $87,108 |
| 2001 | $94,370 |
| 2002 | $98,861 |
| 2003 | $104,624 |
| 2004 | $111,066 |
| 2006 | $125,329 |
| 2007 | $130,776 |
| 2008 | $131,832 |
| 2009 | $127,970 |
| 2010 | $117,511 |
| 2011 | $109,783 |
| 2012 | $102,422 |
| 2013 | $111,121 |
| 2014 | $118,150 |
| 2015 | $122,934 |
| 2016 | $134,740 |
| 2017 | $141,666 |
| 2018 | $153,852 |
| 2019 | $169,246 |
| 2020 | $182,867 |
| 2021 | $211,277 |
| 2022 | $247,944 |
| 2023 | $273,553 |
| 2024 | $294,564 |
| 2025 | $310,386 |
| 2026 | $314,258 |