The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 30742 sells for about $305,000, or $173 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.87% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $927 a month.
ZIP 30742 — Fort Oglethorpe
The housing market in 30742 shows a median listing price of $305,000, reflecting a slight year-over-year decline. Inventory remains limited with 50 active listings, and the market is characterized by a mix of rental and owner-occupied housing.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking affordable housing options within reach of the Chattanooga metropolitan area, offering a balance of suburban living and regional accessibility.
Median prices moved down 2.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-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 7.0% · poverty 10.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 30742, Georgia
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The local economy is supported by a mix of residential and commercial development, with recent construction activity indicating a robust demand for housing in the Fort Oglethorpe area.
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.
Residents typically commute toward the Chattanooga employment core, benefiting from proximity to major regional highway corridors.
The area offers access to local parks and is situated near the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, providing significant historical and outdoor recreational space.
The rental market is characterized by a high share of renter-occupied households with a median rent of $1,300, reflecting steady demand for multi-family and single-family rental units.
The economy is integrated into the broader Chattanooga metropolitan area, with a diverse mix of retail, service, and manufacturing industries.
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau and ACS profiles for ZCTA 30742.
- Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park4.11.9 mi
- Creative Discovery Museum4.78.2 mi
- Dave & Buster’s Chattanooga4.47.5 mi
- Spare Time Chattanooga4.44.4 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.37.8 mi
- Chattanooga Convention Center4.67.5 mi
- Feed Table and Tavern4.67.2 mi
- Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium4.67.7 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.40.6 mi
- Topgolf Chattanooga4.33.9 mi
- Tennessee Aquarium4.78.3 mi
- Chattanooga Zoo4.46.8 mi
- Ruby Falls4.67.3 mi
- Lookout Mountain Incline Railway4.46.4 mi
- Coolidge Park4.78.5 mi
- Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum4.88.5 mi
- Ruby Falls4.67.3 mi
- Creative Discovery Museum4.78.2 mi
- Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District4.47.1 mi
- Hunter Museum of American Art4.78.2 mi
- Rock City Gardens4.76.3 mi
- Little Debbie Park4.812.3 mi
- Ruby Falls4.67.3 mi
- Coolidge Park4.78.5 mi
- Lula Lake Land Trust4.78.3 mi
- Hales Bar Marina & Resort417.9 mi
- Island Cove Marina & Resort4.514.6 mi
- Harbor Lights Marina4.419.4 mi
- Lakeshore Marina4.211.2 mi
- Island Cove Marina4.514.4 mi
- Topgolf Chattanooga4.33.9 mi
- Moccasin Bend Golf Course48.4 mi
- Brown Acres Golf Course3.75.1 mi
- Black Creek Club4.810.2 mi
- Brainerd Golf Course4.24.8 mi
- Hamilton Place4.37.6 mi
- Publix Super Market on North Market Street4.68.8 mi
- Publix Super Market at Village at Waterside4.78.4 mi
- Publix Super Market at Mount Vernon Point4.66.5 mi
- Northgate Mall412.5 mi
- Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport4.46.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major historical site and recreational area serving the region.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.