Blakely, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Early County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,276
Population
301/sq mi density
$52,656
Median Income
$20,477 per capita
$140,400
Home Value
$124,619 Zillow
$728
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
897
Violent Crime/100K
2,624 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$52,656 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,400 home value, $728/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
897 violent crimes/100K (136% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$140,400
50% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$728/mo
37% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
54.0%
17% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,890
Median year built: 1978
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$140,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$124,619
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
54.0%
Owner-Occupied
46.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$979/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,023/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,203/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,524/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,775/mo
Census median rent:
$728/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
9% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1978
Average age of housing stock: 48 years
Homeownership Rate
54.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $140,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $124,619 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $728 |
| FMR Studio | $979 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,023 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,203 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,524 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,775 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 54.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 46.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,890 |
| Median Year Built | 1978 |
| Rent Burden | 28.3% |
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