Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 18,171 ↑ 0.8% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $47,801 36% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $91,800 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% |
| Median Age | 40.9 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 17.1% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 71 transactions |
| Active Listings | 38 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 468 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $6,296 |
| Recent Sales | 67 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 175 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 16.66 acres |
| Active Listings | 32 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 6.05 | $35,000 | $5,785 | 0 Wildwood St | Hoboken |
| Feb 2026 | 1.26 | $14,000 | $11,111 | 0 Heritage Cir | Hortense |
| Feb 2026 | 1.16 | $13,500 | $11,638 | 0 Heritage Cir | Hortense |
| Feb 2026 | 58.28 | $115,000 | $1,973 | 0 Turkey Rdg | Hortense |
| Feb 2026 | 2.91 | $35,000 | $12,027 | 0 Twinflower Trl | Hortense |
| Feb 2026 | 5.30 | $32,000 | $6,038 | 0 Foxwood Rd | Nahunta |
| Jan 2026 | 59.00 | $275,886 | $4,676 | 0 Bachlott Church Rd | Nahunta |
| Jan 2026 | 12.63 | $259,000 | $20,507 | Raybon Rd E | Nahunta |
| Jan 2026 | 4.00 | $39,500 | $9,875 | 288 Rattler Run | Hortense |
| Jan 2026 | 90.00 | $260,000 | $2,889 | 0 Roberson Rd | Hortense |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 2.59 | $9,000 | $3,475 | 93 Picketts Mill Trl | Waynesville |
| Dec 2025 | 2.24 | $9,000 | $4,018 | 91 Picketts Mill Trl | Waynesville |
| Dec 2025 | 1.97 | $8,350 | $4,239 | 88 Picketts Mill Trl | Waynesville |
| Dec 2025 | 2.45 | $8,350 | $3,408 | 87 Picketts Mill Trl | Waynesville |
| Dec 2025 | 2.61 | $8,300 | $3,180 | 80 Picketts Mill Trl | Waynesville |
| Dec 2025 | 2.75 | $150,000 | $54,545 | 267 Clinton Ave | Waynesville |
| Dec 2025 | 91.83 | $125,000 | $1,361 | Riverside Rock Rd | Nahunta |
| Dec 2025 | 2.41 | $10,000 | $4,149 | 90 Picketts Mill Trl | Waynesville |
| Dec 2025 | 4.80 | $31,900 | $6,646 | 0-0 Foxwood Rd | Nahunta |
| Nov 2025 | 38.74 | $190,000 | $4,904 | Mount Olive Rd | Waynesville |
| Nov 2025 | 1.34 | $25,000 | $18,657 | LOT 4 Big Horse Dr | Waynesville |
| Nov 2025 | 3.18 | $55,000 | $17,296 | 0 Red Gate Rd | Waynesville |
| Oct 2025 | 38.86 | $175,000 | $4,503 | Mount Olive Rd | Waynesville |
| Oct 2025 | 1.67 | $85,000 | $50,898 | 135 Holly Hill Dr | Waynesville |
| Oct 2025 | 1.35 | $8,500 | $6,296 | 25 Hawks Way | Waynesville |
| Oct 2025 | 1.21 | $8,500 | $7,025 | 20 Hawks Way | Waynesville |
| Oct 2025 | 1.78 | $8,500 | $4,775 | 21 Hawks Way | Waynesville |
| Oct 2025 | 1.87 | $8,500 | $4,545 | LOT 16 Old Waynesville Rd | Waynesville |
| Oct 2025 | 1.05 | $8,500 | $8,095 | LOT 15 Old Waynesville Rd | Waynesville |
| Oct 2025 | 2.31 | $8,500 | $3,680 | 24 Hawks Way | Waynesville |
| Oct 2025 | 1.17 | $8,500 | $7,265 | LOT 14 Old Waynesville Rd | Waynesville |
| Oct 2025 | 1.23 | $8,500 | $6,911 | 22 Hawks Way | Waynesville |
| Oct 2025 | 1.77 | $8,500 | $4,802 | LOT 13 Old Waynesville Rd | Waynesville |
| Sep 2025 | 12.00 | $85,000 | $7,083 | 0 Old State Hwy #259 | Waynesville |
| Sep 2025 | 12.00 | $85,000 | $7,083 | 0 N Highway 259 | Waynesville |
| Sep 2025 | 1.96 | $7,000 | $3,571 | 92 Satilla Plantation | Waynesville |
| Sep 2025 | 59.35 | $120,000 | $2,022 | 633 Sams Trl | Hortense |
| Sep 2025 | 1.04 | $35,000 | $33,654 | 0 Riverside Rock Rd | Nahunta |
| Sep 2025 | 5.18 | $38,000 | $7,336 | V/l 4 Timberland Estates New Post Rd | Waverly |
| Aug 2025 | 22.00 | $85,000 | $3,864 | B078 252i Tract #A | Waynesville |
| Aug 2025 | 24.11 | $170,000 | $7,051 | 0 Hwy 23 | Twin City |
| Aug 2025 | 12.70 | $130,000 | $10,236 | 6232 Riverside Rock Rd | Nahunta |
| Aug 2025 | 1.55 | $35,000 | $22,581 | 2 Lewis Lndg | Nahunta |
| Aug 2025 | 67.75 | $135,500 | $2,000 | 0 Knox Rd | Nahunta |
| Aug 2025 | 12.48 | $70,000 | $5,609 | 7 Baker Hill Rd | Hortense |
| Aug 2025 | 3.00 | $40,000 | $13,333 | 603 Sams Trl | Hortense |
| Jul 2025 | 1.10 | $14,039 | $12,763 | LOT 17 Old Waynesville Rd | Waynesville |
| Jul 2025 | 1.27 | $19,900 | $15,669 | 0 Daniel Rd | Waynesville |
| Jul 2025 | 1.85 | $32,000 | $17,297 | TRACT 36th #9 | Waynesville |
| Jun 2025 | 5.46 | $40,000 | $7,326 | V/l 6 Timberland Estates New Post Rd | Waverly |
| Jun 2025 | 69.01 | $350,000 | $5,072 | 313 Prescott Rd | Hoboken |
| Jun 2025 | 51.00 | $160,000 | $3,137 | 0 Johns Way | Nahunta |
| Jun 2025 | 5.19 | $55,000 | $10,597 | 0 Buffalo Creek Dr | Nahunta |
| Jun 2025 | 5.00 | $75,000 | $15,000 | 2447 Highway 259 | Waynesville |
| May 2025 | 1.00 | $30,000 | $30,000 | 0 Old 259 | Waynesville |
| May 2025 | 12.00 | $65,000 | $5,417 | TRACT Two Old State Rte | Waynesville |
| May 2025 | 12.00 | $65,000 | $5,417 | TRACT 2 Highway 259 | Waynesville |
| May 2025 | 12.00 | $65,000 | $5,417 | TRACT Two Old State Route Hwy #259 | Waynesville |
| May 2025 | 176.61 | $460,000 | $2,605 | 5023 Bachlott Church Rd | Nahunta |
| May 2025 | 1.44 | $19,000 | $13,194 | TRACT Bartram Loop Lot 59 | Waynesville |
| May 2025 | 12.00 | $71,700 | $5,975 | TRACT Three Old State Rte | Waynesville |
| May 2025 | 12.00 | $71,700 | $5,975 | TRACT 3 Highway 259 | Waynesville |
| May 2025 | 12.00 | $71,700 | $5,975 | TRACT Three Old State Route Hwy #259 | Waynesville |
| May 2025 | 31.27 | $645,250 | $20,635 | 573 Highway 259 | Waynesville |
| Apr 2025 | 4.41 | $20,000 | $4,535 | 96 Picketts Mill Trl | Waynesville |
| Apr 2025 | 1.10 | $18,540 | $16,855 | 235 Gibson Cir | Hortense |
| Apr 2025 | 1.60 | $20,000 | $12,500 | 55 Bartram Loop | Waynesville |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Jan 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $24,000 |
| Recent Sales | 4 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 124 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.77 acres |
| Active Listings | 6 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 0.95 | $35,000 | 0 Lewis Lndg | Nahunta |
| Nov 2025 | 0.98 | $24,000 | 112 Scott Rd | Waynesville |
| Oct 2025 | 0.75 | $8,500 | 23 Hawks Way | Waynesville |
| Sep 2025 | 0.38 | $20,000 | B067c 72 6th Ave | Waynesville |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 18,171 |
| Population (2020) | 18,021 |
| Population Growth | 0.83% |
| Median Household Income | $47,801 |
| Median Home Value | $91,800 |
| Total Housing Units | 8,237 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,409 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 17.1% |
| Median Age | 40.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 661 (3.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate (BLS) | 2.9% |
Market Overview
Brantley County, Georgia has a population of 18,171, which has grown 0.83% since 2020. The median household income is $47,801, below the national median of $74,580 by 35.9%. With a median home value of $91,800 and an unemployment rate of 2.9%, the local economy is struggling. The housing vacancy rate of 17.1% suggests soft market conditions. The county's location in Georgia makes it accessible for investors and developers seeking rural land. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $7,895 per acre, with properties averaging 26.70 acres. There are currently 38 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Brantley County, Georgia?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Brantley County has a population of 18,171. The county has grown 0.83% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Brantley County?
The median household income in Brantley County is $47,801, which is 35.9% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Brantley County growing or shrinking?
Brantley County is growing. The population has increased 0.83% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Brantley County?
The median home value in Brantley County is $91,800. The housing vacancy rate is 17.1%, which suggests soft market conditions. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, indicating a struggling local economy. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $7,895 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $19,250.
Does Reelvest buy land in Brantley County, Georgia?
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Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.