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Porterdale, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Newton County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,291
Population
542/sq mi density
$41,635
Median Income
$19,808 per capita
$164,100
Home Value
$175,958 Zillow
$1,106
Median Rent
47.4% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
1,303
Violent Crime/100K
2,195 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$41,635 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$164,100 home value, $1,106/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,303 violent crimes/100K (243% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$164,100
42% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,106/mo
5% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
39.2%
40% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
710
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$164,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$175,958
Median Sale Price
$120,000
Median List Price
$200,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
39.2%
Owner-Occupied
60.8%
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:
$1,106/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
187 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
33.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$75
Active Inventory
15
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
47.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
53% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
39.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $164,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $175,958 |
| Median Sale Price | $120,000 |
| Median List Price | $200,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $75 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,106 |
| 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 | 187 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 15 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $75 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 39.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 60.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 39.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 710 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 47.4% |