Housing in Folkston, GA

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$203,235

Folkston vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Folkston is highlighted.

Median Home Value

10th%ilemost expensive$76,800show rank

Median Rent

35th%ilemost expensive rent$833show rank

Rent Burden

72nd%ilehighest rent burden22.0%show rank

Census Housing Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Home Value

$76,800

Median Rent

$833

Total Housing Units

1,657

Vacancy Rate

5.8%

Owner Occupied

62.1%

Renter Occupied

37.9%

Median Property Tax

$685

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$590

Housing Types

Single Family

57.5%

Multi-Family

10.1%

Mobile Home

32.4%

The median home value in Folkston, GA is $76,800. According to Zillow, the home value index for Folkston is $203,235. The median rent is $833 per month (Census ACS). About 62.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1968. There are 1,657 total housing units.