The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 31316 sells for about $285,000, or $158 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,021 a month.
ZIP 31316 — Ludowici
The 31316 housing market remains stable, supported by consistent demand from military-affiliated households and those seeking affordable rural-suburban living. While inventory levels have increased, price growth remains positive, reflecting the area's ongoing appeal as a lower-cost alternative to larger nearby metros. Market conditions are currently balanced, with steady sales activity and moderate days on market.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and military-affiliated households seeking affordable single-family homes with more land and a rural-suburban lifestyle.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 7.1 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.1% · poverty 14.2% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 31316, Long County GA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Ludowici area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Schools serving the 31316 ZIP code are primarily part of the Long County School District, which maintains a moderate performance rating relative to state benchmarks.
The area is subject to standard regional flood risks associated with southeast Georgia's low-lying terrain and occasional tropical storm activity.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to Fort Stewart and regional agricultural industries, with steady residential development occurring in the Ludowici 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.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents often traveling to nearby Hinesville or Fort Stewart for employment.
The area features access to local parks and outdoor recreation opportunities, including proximity to the Altamaha River and various rural green spaces.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand driven by military personnel and local workers, with limited multi-family inventory.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the proximity to Fort Stewart and the broader regional agricultural and forestry sectors.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with US Highway 84 serving as the primary corridor for regional connectivity.
Development planning is focused on expanding residential infrastructure to support the influx of personnel and families associated with regional military installations.
The Long County Tax Assessor manages property valuations, typically reassessing parcels to align with market trends in the southeast Georgia region.
Parcels are subject to Long County school taxes and standard municipal utility service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and storm risk profiles common to the Georgia coastal plain.
Georgia continues to experience positive net domestic migration, with rural-suburban areas like Long County attracting residents seeking affordability.
Georgia is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively expedited processes compared to judicial states.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement detailing known material defects, though the state is generally caveat emptor.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables and Census Reporter.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides local athletic fields and community programming.
Offers regional access for fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.