Harlem, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Columbia County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,793 Population 576/sq mi density
$43,571 Median Income $33,623 per capita
$242,700 Home Value $292,683 Zillow
$492 Median Rent 33.8% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$43,571 median income, 3.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$242,700 home value, $492/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$242,700
14% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$492/mo
58% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
59.2%
9% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,367
Median year built: 1978

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$242,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$292,683
Redfin Median Sale
$150,000
Median Sale Price
$150,000
Median List Price
$314,700
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

59.2%
Owner-Occupied
40.8%
Renter-Occupied
59%
41%
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: $492/mo

Market Indicators (Redfin)

Median Sale Price
$150,000
Median Days on Market
41 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
5
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$136
Active Inventory
32
homes for sale

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
33.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
9% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1978
Average age of housing stock: 48 years
Homeownership Rate
59.2%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$242,700
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$292,683
Redfin Median Sale$150,000
Median Sale Price$150,000
Median List Price$314,700
Price Per Sq Ft$136

Rent

Census Median Rent$492
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 Market41
Sale-to-List Ratio1.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Homes Sold5
Active Inventory32
Price Per Sq Ft$136

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied59.2%
Renter-Occupied40.8%
Homeownership Rate59.2%
Total Housing Units1,367
Median Year Built1978
Rent Burden33.8%