The story of this market
The typical home in Muscogee County, Georgia sells for about $251,500, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 28 days to sell, which is fast. Over the long run, values in this county have grown 60% since 2000. Last year 23 of 35 neighborhoods saw prices rise, so the story isn't the same street to street. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,212 a month.
HUD sets the fair market rent for a 2-bedroom at $1,212 a month. FEMA's National Risk Index rates overall hazard risk here as Very Low.
Price climate
Every year of price change, 2000–2025
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2025
Each stripe is one year's median price change across the area's census tracts (FHFA repeat-sales index). Deep blue is a strong gain year, red a falling year. Best: 2021 (+10.1%). Worst: 2011 (-5.3%). Hover to read a year.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+1.1%
GA · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Rent benchmark
Fair market rent by size
$1,611
3-bed / month
HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal 2027, for this county. A typical rent for a modest unit, used to set housing-voucher payments.
Neighborhood price trend
Long-run price trend, 2000–2025
0%
2025 change
FHFA repeat-sales index, median of 35 census tracts in this county (2000 = 100). Bars are each year's median change.
Natural hazard exposure
The area's risk shape
15
Very Low
FEMA National Risk Index. Each spoke is a hazard ranked nationally, where 100 is the most exposed. Expected annual loss: $39,076,628.
Mortgage activity
Home lending in this county
77.3%
2019 approval rate
| Year | Applications | Loans made | Approval | Investor share | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6482 | 2978 | 72.3% | 7.6% | $115,000 |
| 2019 | 7679▲ | 3643▲ | 77.3%▲ | 11.3%▲ | $125,000▲ |
CFPB Home Mortgage Disclosure Act records: every mortgage application reported by lenders for homes in this county. Approval rate is approved ÷ decided (withdrawn and incomplete files excluded). Investor share and home value are the median census tract.
Muscogee County, Georgia
The Muscogee County housing market shows signs of stabilization with a median sale price of $251,500. While inventory levels remain high, demand is supported by the stable employment base provided by Fort Moore and local industry. Buyers currently hold a slight advantage due to the elevated months of supply.
No ARED distress-ledger coverage for this county yet — the foreclosure ingest rotates the national county directory, and filings appear here once the county's posted notices are read. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2024) (within 12.5%).
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Median prices moved down 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 57 days on market with 3.7 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
31% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.09% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 18.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Owned and leased federal assets with active or excess status, per the General Services Administration's Real Estate Across the United States inventory (read 2026-09-25). A federal footprint read on this county — not a market valuation, and never an attribute of any individual property or tenant.
Deterministic aggregate of 16 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Muscogee County, Georgia — researched county-level history with a deterministic 1 / 3 / 5-year projection
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 12.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Each property observation weighs one in its ZIP's deterministic roll-up — property-level records (taxes, scores, permits) never roll individually. Latest property research run Oct 7, 2026.
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| 31901 | Columbus | $298,000 | $162 | +21.6% | 108 | 96% | 37.5% | 2.4 | 48 | $925 | researched Sep 16 |
| 31902 | Columbus | $204,700 | $136 | -4.8% | 47 | 98.4% | 39% | 5.8 | 882 | $1,214 | researched Sep 16 |
| 31903 | Columbus | $79,700 | $75 | -3.7% | 33 | 96.5% | 15% | 3.2 | 120 | $880 | researched Sep 16 |
| 31904 | Columbus | $236,450 | $147 | +2.8% | 12 | — | — | — | 263 | $1,094 | researched Sep 30 |
| 31905 | Fort Moore (CDP / Military Installation) | $281,493 | $122 | +8.5% | 70 | — | — | — | 29 | $1,652 | researched Sep 20 |
| 31906 | Columbus | $227,500 | $136 | -0.9% | 54 | 98.6% | 14% | 2.5 | 947 | $923 | researched Sep 20 |
| 31907 | Columbus | $154,800 | $118 | +0.9% | 27 | 99.2% | 14% | 3.9 | 202 | $1,101 | researched Sep 20 |
| 31908 | Columbus | $217,000 | $130 | -3.5% | 68 | 100% | — | 2.4 | 882 | $1,214 | researched Sep 16 |
| 31909 | Columbus | $249,900 | $136 | +4.7% | 55 | 98.5% | 38% | 6.2 | 208 | $1,316 | researched Sep 16 |
| 31914 | Columbus | $204,700 | $162 | -4.8% | 68 | 96% | 37.4% | 2.4 | 882 | $1,214 | researched Sep 16 |
Figures are each ZIP report's own latest research — the county roll-up aggregates them sales_count-weighted (population fallback); ZIPs cycle quarterly.
The local economy is anchored by Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning) and a diverse mix of manufacturing, healthcare, and education sectors, with ongoing development in the Columbus urban core.
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 area features the Chattahoochee Riverwalk, various city parks, and the Columbus Museum, providing a mix of outdoor and cultural amenities.
The rental market shows moderate demand with a median rent of $1,200, reflecting a mix of long-term residents and military-affiliated tenants.
The economy is heavily influenced by the presence of Fort Moore, alongside major employers in manufacturing and healthcare.
The county is served by major corridors including I-185 and US-27, facilitating regional connectivity.
The Muscogee County Board of Tax Assessors manages property valuations for the consolidated government.
The county is served by the Muscogee County School District and various municipal utility providers.
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.15.6 mi
- Hollywood Connection Family Fun Center3.95.8 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.42.7 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese3.92.7 mi
- Launch Family Entertainment Columbus4.76.1 mi
- The National Infantry Museum4.97 mi
- Columbus Civic Center4.45.6 mi
- Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center4.65.7 mi
- Stars and Strikes4.46.1 mi
- Pope's Haunted Farm4.522.5 mi
- Fort Benning4.39.7 mi
- The National Infantry Museum4.97 mi
- Flat Rock Park4.64.5 mi
- AMC Columbus Park 154.15.4 mi
- Stars and Strikes4.46.1 mi
- The National Infantry Museum4.97 mi
- Coca-Cola Space Science Center4.55.8 mi
- The Columbus Museum4.64.5 mi
- National Civil War Naval Museum4.75.2 mi
- Columbus Botanical Garden4.54.8 mi
- Flat Rock Park4.64.5 mi
- Uchee Creek Army Campground4.612.5 mi
- Cooper Creek Park4.42.5 mi
- Lakebottom Park4.63.9 mi
- Columbus Botanical Garden4.54.8 mi
- Uchee Creek Army Campground4.612.5 mi
- Lake Oliver Marina4.56.2 mi
- Bull Creek Golf Course4.35.9 mi
- Maple Ridge Golf Club4.45.7 mi
- Fort Benning Golf Course48.8 mi
- Lakewood Golf Course3.88 mi
- Oxbow Creek Golf Course4.26.7 mi
- Peachtree Mall4.13.3 mi
- Fort Benning AAFES4.57.3 mi
- Publix Super Market at Cross Country Plaza4.62.7 mi
- Publix Super Market at Bradley Park Square4.65.5 mi
- Publix Super Market at Midland Commons4.74.8 mi
- Columbus Airport3.93.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this county — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A scenic 15-mile linear park along the river offering walking, biking, and river access.
One of the largest museums in the Southeast, focusing on American art and regional history.
A major attraction dedicated to the history of the U.S. Army Infantry, located near Fort Moore.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov
applies when — Owner must occupy the property as their legal residence and have owned the property on January 1 of the tax year.
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.
O.C.G.A. § 48-5-40
Sellers are required to truthfully answer questions posed by buyers regarding the property's condition, though specific liability protections exist for non-disclosure of certain psychological impacts or non-material facts.
O.C.G.A. § 44-1-16
Allows lenders to foreclose on property without a court order provided the security deed contains a power of sale clause; requires specific notice and advertising procedures.
O.C.G.A. Title 44, Chapter 14, Article 7
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.
O.C.G.A. § 48-5-7
Governance registry — every jurisdiction re-researches on a rolling 90-day cycle. Property reports compose these inherited burdens into a per-parcel ledger with conditional determinations. Informational only — not legal advice.