Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 87,863 ↑ 0.3% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $55,684 25% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $170,500 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% |
| Median Age | 44.9 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 10.4% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 67 transactions |
| Active Listings | 63 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 455 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Mar 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $6,693 |
| Recent Sales | 60 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 185 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 34.31 acres |
| Active Listings | 50 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 1.37 | $25,000 | $18,248 | 109 Loblolly Lane | Hephzibah |
| Mar 2026New | 306.00 | $1,402,821 | $4,584 | 0 Highway 24 | Louisville |
| Feb 2026 | 33.00 | $190,014 | $5,758 | 0 N College Avenue | Waynesboro |
| Feb 2026 | 4.41 | $75,000 | $17,007 | 440 BENT KNEE Road | Keysville |
| Feb 2026 | 6.64 | $54,000 | $8,133 | 00 Francesca Drive | Girard |
| Jan 2026 | 245.43 | $795,000 | $3,239 | 0 Penn St | Waynesboro |
| Jan 2026 | 2.00 | $33,000 | $16,500 | 170 Pressley Lane | Hephzibah |
| Dec 2025 | 5.76 | $25,500 | $4,427 | Nathaniel Howard Rd | Waynesboro |
| Dec 2025 | 5.76 | $25,500 | $4,427 | Nathaniel Howard Rd | Waynesboro |
| Dec 2025 | 5.76 | $25,500 | $4,427 | Nathaniel Howard Rd | Waynesboro |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 5.76 | $25,500 | $4,427 | Nathaniel Howard Rd | Waynesboro |
| Dec 2025 | 4.96 | $24,000 | $4,839 | 125 JACK DELAIGLE Road | Waynesboro |
| Dec 2025 | 98.63 | $337,500 | $3,422 | Gay Rd | Keysville |
| Dec 2025 | 5.31 | $40,000 | $7,533 | 0 Netherland Rd | Midville |
| Dec 2025 | 54.29 | $275,000 | $5,065 | 5140 Quaker Rd | Keysville |
| Nov 2025 | 54.29 | $275,000 | $5,065 | 0 Quaker Rd | Keysville |
| Nov 2025 | 54.29 | $275,000 | $5,065 | 00 W Quaker Road | Keysville |
| Nov 2025 | 1.08 | $27,000 | $25,000 | 122 Cypress | Hephzibah |
| Nov 2025 | 2.15 | $18,000 | $8,372 | 2601 Pine Needle Rd | Hephzibah |
| Nov 2025 | 31.75 | $99,000 | $3,118 | 1284 Mark Walden Rd | Blythe |
| Nov 2025 | 31.75 | $99,000 | $3,118 | 0 Mark Walden Rd | Blythe |
| Oct 2025 | 1.26 | $32,000 | $25,324 | 101 Mark Walden Road | Blythe |
| Oct 2025 | 300.00 | $600,000 | $2,000 | Keysville Boggs Academy Rd | Keysville |
| Oct 2025 | 35.00 | $147,000 | $4,200 | 4 Highway 56 | Midville |
| Oct 2025 | 28.00 | $117,600 | $4,200 | 3 Highway 56 | Midville |
| Oct 2025 | 15.00 | $63,000 | $4,200 | 2 Highway 56 | Midville |
| Sep 2025 | 4.27 | $65,000 | $15,225 | 910 BLYTHE Road | Hephzibah |
| Sep 2025 | 3.00 | $43,000 | $14,333 | 2470 Hancock Landing Road | Waynesboro |
| Sep 2025 | 1.00 | $26,000 | $26,000 | 1565 Greiner Cir | Hephzibah |
| Sep 2025 | 27.00 | $125,550 | $4,650 | 2 Pine Hill Church Rd | Waynesboro |
| Sep 2025 | 26.00 | $120,900 | $4,650 | 3 Pine Hill Church Rd | Waynesboro |
| Sep 2025 | 33.92 | $157,728 | $4,650 | 4 Pine Hill Church Rd | Waynesboro |
| Sep 2025 | 3.28 | $15,000 | $4,573 | 0 Highway 305 | Waynesboro |
| Sep 2025 | 25.45 | $121,000 | $4,754 | 3481 Joyner Oglesby Rd | Sardis |
| Sep 2025 | 9.80 | $67,250 | $6,862 | 211 Auldridge Road | Hephzibah |
| Aug 2025 | 2.00 | $3,400,000 | $1,700,000 | 5141 S Highway 23 | Waynesboro |
| Aug 2025 | 1.01 | $521,346 | $516,191 | 110 Meadow View Ln | Waynesboro |
| Aug 2025 | 1.02 | $8,500 | $8,333 | 557 Ga-23 | Sardis |
| Jul 2025 | 149.00 | $24,000 | $161 | 2162 State Highway 56 N | Waynesboro |
| Jul 2025 | 4.99 | $35,000 | $7,014 | 0 Katie Pl | Waynesboro |
| Jul 2025 | 1.84 | $19,900 | $10,815 | 2568 Pine Needle Rd | Hephzibah |
| Jul 2025 | 9.20 | $65,250 | $7,092 | 0 Farmers Bridge Rd | Blythe |
| Jul 2025 | 24.78 | $189,900 | $7,663 | 0 Ponderosa Rd | Waynesboro |
| Jun 2025 | 1.00 | $1,500 | $1,500 | 0 GIRARD Avenue | Sardis |
| Jun 2025 | 1.10 | $13,500 | $12,273 | 0 KEYSVILLE-BOGGS | Keysville |
| Jun 2025 | 10.29 | $77,500 | $7,532 | 10.29 FARMERS BRIDGE RD | Hephzibah |
| May 2025 | 2.11 | $27,000 | $12,796 | 0 WALNUT Street | Waynesboro |
| May 2025 | 3.80 | $42,000 | $11,053 | 2536 Pine Needle Rd | Hephzibah |
| May 2025 | 1.25 | $20,000 | $16,000 | 0 OLD WAYNESBORO Road | Waynesboro |
| May 2025 | 1.25 | $20,000 | $16,000 | 0 Old Waynesboro Rd Lot 3 | Waynesboro |
| May 2025 | 1.25 | $20,000 | $16,000 | 445 OLD WAYNESBORO Road | Waynesboro |
| Apr 2025 | 19.50 | $585,060 | $30,003 | N Highway 25 | Waynesboro |
| Apr 2025 | 23.99 | $147,000 | $6,128 | 0 STORY MILL Road | Keysville |
| Apr 2025 | 6.35 | $42,500 | $6,693 | 3057 Keysville Boggs Academy Rd | Keysville |
| Apr 2025 | 1.02 | $21,000 | $20,588 | 117 RIDGE POINTE Drive | Waynesboro |
| Apr 2025 | 5.01 | $29,651 | $5,918 | 109 Marie Vann Rd | Waynesboro |
| Apr 2025 | 143.74 | $431,520 | $3,002 | River Rd | Girard |
| Apr 2025 | 147.28 | $431,520 | $2,930 | 0 River Rd | Girard |
| Apr 2025 | 2.53 | $24,999 | $9,881 | 737 KEYSVILLE-BOGGS ACADEMY Road | Keysville |
| Mar 2025 | 20.00 | $60,000 | $3,000 | 0 TOBIAS Road | Sardis |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $7,000 |
| Recent Sales | 7 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 39 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.22 acres |
| Active Listings | 13 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 0.10 | $3,000 | 825 Railroad Avenue | Waynesboro |
| Mar 2026New | 0.32 | $11,500 | 824 Perry Street | Waynesboro |
| Mar 2026New | 0.15 | $3,500 | 827 Railroad Avenue | Waynesboro |
| Mar 2026New | 0.15 | $3,500 | 829 Railroad Avenue | Waynesboro |
| Mar 2026New | 0.13 | $11,500 | 0 Perry Street | Waynesboro |
| Jan 2026 | 0.16 | $7,000 | 816 Perry Street | Waynesboro |
| Sep 2025 | 0.54 | $165,000 | 101 Rogers Dr | Waynesboro |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 24,427 |
| Population (2020) | 24,596 |
| Population Growth | -0.69% |
| Median Household Income | $50,739 |
| Median Home Value | $107,800 |
| Total Housing Units | 11,201 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,104 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 18.8% |
| Median Age | 38.4 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 1,698 (7.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate (BLS) | 4.3% |
Market Overview
Burke County, Georgia has a population of 24,427, which has declined 0.69% since 2020. The median household income is $50,739, below the national median of $74,580 by 32.0%. With a median home value of $107,800 and an unemployment rate of 4.3%, the local economy is struggling. The housing vacancy rate of 18.8% suggests soft market conditions. As part of Georgia, Burke County benefits from the state's growing interest in vacant land investment. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $6,849 per acre, with properties averaging 32.20 acres. There are currently 63 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Burke County, Georgia?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Burke County has a population of 24,427. The county has declined 0.69% since the 2020 Census.
What is the median household income in Burke County?
The median household income in Burke County is $50,739, which is 32.0% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Burke County growing or shrinking?
Burke County is shrinking. The population has declined 0.69% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Burke County?
The median home value in Burke County is $107,800. The housing vacancy rate is 18.8%, which suggests soft market conditions. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, indicating a struggling local economy. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $6,849 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $8,750.
Does Reelvest buy land in Burke County, Georgia?
Yes! Reelvest Properties buys vacant land throughout Georgia, including Burke County. We make cash offers within 24-48 hours, close in 14-30 days, and pay all closing costs. Get your free cash offer today.
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.