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Emerson, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Bartow County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,716
Population
196/sq mi density
$76,424
Median Income
$42,830 per capita
$209,700
Home Value
$300,072 Zillow
$1,410
Median Rent
38.8% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
437
Violent Crime/100K
2,308 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$76,424 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$209,700 home value, $1,410/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
437 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$209,700
26% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,410/mo
21% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
68.9%
5% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
627
Median year built: 1990
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$209,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$300,072
Median Sale Price
$295,900
Median List Price
$534,999
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
68.9%
Owner-Occupied
31.1%
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:
$1,410/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,549/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
19 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
8
Price Drops
28.6%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$168
Active Inventory
21
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
38.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
25% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1990
Average age of housing stock: 36 years
Homeownership Rate
68.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $209,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $300,072 |
| Median Sale Price | $295,900 |
| Median List Price | $534,999 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $168 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,410 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,549 |
| FMR Studio | $979 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,023 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,203 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,524 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,775 |
Market
| Days on Market | 19 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 28.6% |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Active Inventory | 21 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $168 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 68.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 68.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 627 |
| Median Year Built | 1990 |
| Rent Burden | 38.8% |