Polk County, GA home prices

Polk County, GA: the typical home is worth $224,170 as of 2026-05, up +1.5% over the past year and +261.9% since 2000. Listings run about $171/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1990: $37,449 → 2026: $224,170 (6.0×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $224,170, homes in Polk County sit 1% above the Georgia median ($221,642) and 4% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #79 of 159 Georgia counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.5% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 51 days on the market, with 30% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.0× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,107/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,215/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Haralson County, GA ($276,209) · Floyd County, GA ($235,330) · Paulding County, GA ($346,132) · Bartow County, GA ($326,926) · Cherokee County, AL ($228,938) · Cleburne County, AL ($237,064)