Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 71,962 ↑ 4.9% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $71,386 4% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $240,900 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% |
| Median Age | 40.9 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 10.9% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 82 transactions |
| Active Listings | 87 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 387 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Mar 2025 – Feb 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $14,022 |
| Recent Sales | 66 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 221 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 21.27 acres |
| Active Listings | 63 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 10.00 | $120,000 | $12,000 | 0 Deer Run Trl | Martin |
| Feb 2026 | 15.00 | $225,000 | $15,000 | 0 E Deer Run Trl | Lavonia |
| Feb 2026 | 32.28 | $77,855 | $2,412 | 7435 Sandy Cross Rd | Carnesville |
| Feb 2026 | 13.54 | $155,710 | $11,500 | 0 Sandy Cross Rd | Carnesville |
| Jan 2026 | 2.13 | $54,500 | $25,599 | 0 Falcon Ln | Carnesville |
| Jan 2026 | 1.60 | $30,000 | $18,750 | LOT 10 Benttree Cir | Toccoa |
| Jan 2026 | 1.57 | $30,833 | $19,577 | 0 Fairview Farm Cir | Lavonia |
| Jan 2026 | 5.46 | $147,500 | $27,015 | 0 Wells Rd | Carnesville |
| Jan 2026 | 3.01 | $41,500 | $13,787 | 0 Moonlight Dr | Martin |
| Dec 2025 | 1.20 | $20,000 | $16,667 | 24 Tomlin Way | Commerce |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 96.46 | $675,000 | $6,998 | 740 Broad River Rd | Eastanollee |
| Nov 2025 | 6.49 | $82,500 | $12,712 | 499 Aderhold Rd | Carnesville |
| Nov 2025 | 126.25 | $400,000 | $3,168 | 837 Muddy Branch Rd | Canon |
| Nov 2025 | 1.55 | $85,000 | $54,839 | 804 Idle Acres Ln | Lavonia |
| Nov 2025 | 99.00 | $1,000,000 | $10,101 | 0 Highway 145 | Royston |
| Sep 2025 | 5.00 | $82,500 | $16,500 | 0 Stallion Way | Martin |
| Sep 2025 | 3.09 | $75,000 | $24,272 | Highway 17 & Bond St | Canon |
| Sep 2025 | 1.03 | $25,000 | $24,272 | 200 Timber Ln | Royston |
| Sep 2025 | 5.03 | $70,000 | $13,917 | 414 Jim Grizzle Rd | Royston |
| Sep 2025 | 5.03 | $70,000 | $13,917 | 414 Jim Grizzle Rd #1 | Royston |
| Sep 2025 | 7.79 | $620,000 | $79,589 | 2230 Gumlog Rd | Lavonia |
| Sep 2025 | 4.88 | $76,000 | $15,574 | 0 Riverbend Rd | Commerce |
| Sep 2025 | 17.00 | $205,000 | $12,059 | 1711 Harber Rd | Carnesville |
| Aug 2025 | 1.02 | $265,000 | $259,804 | 234 Riverbend Rd | Lavonia |
| Aug 2025 | 5.00 | $64,990 | $12,998 | LOT 1 Morris Trl | Carnesville |
| Aug 2025 | 2.90 | $899,000 | $310,000 | 4717 Sandy Cross Rd | Royston |
| Aug 2025 | 62.38 | $750,000 | $12,023 | 580 Broad River Church Rd | Eastanollee |
| Aug 2025 | 62.38 | $750,000 | $12,023 | 580 Broad River Church Rd #1 | Eastanollee |
| Aug 2025 | 34.92 | $505,000 | $14,462 | 2371 N Fairview Rd | Lavonia |
| Jul 2025 | 2.30 | $28,000 | $12,174 | 26 Greater Hope Rd | Martin |
| Jul 2025 | 22.06 | $306,500 | $13,894 | 5419 Highway 320 | Carnesville |
| Jul 2025 | 22.06 | $306,500 | $13,894 | 5419 Highway 320 Rd | Carnesville |
| Jul 2025 | 3.00 | $50,000 | $16,667 | 2760 Kesler Rd | Carnesville |
| Jul 2025 | 9.45 | $31,000 | $3,280 | 13707 Old Federal Rd | Carnesville |
| Jul 2025 | 97.78 | $327,300 | $3,347 | Hudson River Church Rd | Commerce |
| Jul 2025 | 5.50 | $86,000 | $15,622 | 603 Springdale Dr | Royston |
| Jul 2025 | 3.00 | $50,000 | $16,667 | 2760 Kesler Rd #4 | Carnesville |
| Jul 2025 | 45.03 | $425,000 | $9,438 | 0 Ruckersville Rd | Canon |
| Jul 2025 | 5.42 | $76,000 | $14,022 | 464 Deer Meadows Estates Rd | Carnesville |
| Jun 2025 | 33.28 | $299,000 | $8,984 | 749 Harrison Bridge Rd | Royston |
| Jun 2025 | 10.00 | $58,000 | $5,800 | 8117 Sandy Cross Rd | Carnesville |
| Jun 2025 | 53.51 | $439,000 | $8,204 | 0 Akins Bridge Rd | Eastanollee |
| May 2025 | 2.18 | $58,000 | $26,606 | 8192 Sandy Cross Rd | Carnesville |
| May 2025 | 2.18 | $58,000 | $26,606 | 8192 Sandy Cross Rd #2 | Carnesville |
| May 2025 | 14.86 | $75,000 | $5,047 | 0 Carey St | Royston |
| May 2025 | 13.93 | $165,000 | $11,845 | 0 Griffin Rd | Martin |
| May 2025 | 6.18 | $90,000 | $14,563 | 0 Stone Cypher Rd | Martin |
| May 2025 | 3.04 | $50,000 | $16,447 | 1873 Price Rd | Martin |
| May 2025 | 51.97 | $561,300 | $10,800 | Airport Rd | Canon |
| May 2025 | 46.27 | $46,360 | $1,002 | 4900 Highway 198 | Carnesville |
| May 2025 | 33.28 | $290,000 | $8,714 | 489 Brays Lake Rd | Royston |
| May 2025 | 6.00 | $95,000 | $15,833 | 0 Starrs Bridge Rd #27 | Canon |
| May 2025 | 6.00 | $95,000 | $15,833 | 0 Starrs Bridge Rd | Canon |
| Apr 2025 | 2.55 | $40,000 | $15,674 | 37 Stallion Way | Martin |
| Apr 2025 | 44.82 | $537,840 | $12,000 | 0 Turkey Creek Rd #2B | Carnesville |
| Apr 2025 | 44.82 | $537,840 | $12,000 | 0 Turkey Trl Tract 2B | Carnesville |
| Apr 2025 | 18.20 | $300,000 | $16,484 | 1087 Highway 145 | Royston |
| Apr 2025 | 35.11 | $250,000 | $7,120 | 0 Hunters Creek Rd | Toccoa |
| Apr 2025 | 2.50 | $40,000 | $16,000 | 0 Old Stagecoach Rd | Carnesville |
| Apr 2025 | 25.00 | $700,000 | $28,000 | 1791 Neal Little Road | Carnesville |
| Apr 2025 | 1.00 | $24,000 | $24,000 | 0 Payne Ln | Carnesville |
| Apr 2025 | 30.08 | $144,450 | $4,802 | 800 Brogdon Cir | Canon |
| Apr 2025 | 1.30 | $100,000 | $76,923 | 281 Wildcat Bridge Rd #281 | Royston |
| Mar 2025 | 1.52 | $79,600 | $52,368 | 195 Pittman Dr | Toccoa |
| Mar 2025 | 40.36 | $390,000 | $9,663 | 515 Keller Rd | Carnesville |
| Mar 2025 | 25.00 | $875,000 | $35,000 | 1146 Rose Conley Road | Carnesville |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $29,000 |
| Recent Sales | 16 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 83 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.46 acres |
| Active Listings | 24 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 0.93 | $70,000 | 0 Smith St | Royston |
| Feb 2026 | 0.92 | $140,000 | 141 Carey St | Royston |
| Feb 2026 | 0.92 | $70,000 | 141 Carey St #18/19 | Royston |
| Feb 2026 | 0.46 | $70,000 | 141 Carey St #19 | Royston |
| Feb 2026 | 0.46 | $140,000 | 141 Carey St #18 | Royston |
| Feb 2026 | 0.20 | $10,000 | 7 & 8 Gumlog Dr | Lavonia |
| Jan 2026 | 0.20 | $12,500 | 0 View Point Pl | Lavonia |
| Jan 2026 | 0.23 | $13,000 | 0 Rue Maurice | Lavonia |
| Jan 2026 | 0.23 | $13,000 | 0 Rue Maurice #22-23 | Lavonia |
| Nov 2025 | 0.29 | $29,550 | 375 Rue Cezzan | Lavonia |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 0.73 | $25,000 | 21 Winn St | Royston |
| Oct 2025 | 0.28 | $120,000 | 28 Knottywood Dr | Lavonia |
| Oct 2025 | 0.79 | $14,000 | 0 Lankford Rd | Lavonia |
| Oct 2025 | 0.18 | $29,000 | 90 Rue Fluer De Lis | Lavonia |
| Oct 2025 | 0.18 | $29,000 | 0 Rue Fluer De Lis | Lavonia |
| Sep 2025 | 0.33 | $10,000 | 0 Rue Fluer De Lis #13 | Lavonia |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 23,840 |
| Population (2020) | 23,424 |
| Population Growth | 1.78% |
| Median Household Income | $52,264 |
| Median Home Value | $160,600 |
| Total Housing Units | 10,767 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,993 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 18.5% |
| Median Age | 40.2 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 1,589 (6.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate (BLS) | 3.1% |
Market Overview
Franklin County, Georgia has a population of 23,840, which has grown 1.78% since 2020. The median household income is $52,264, below the national median of $74,580 by 29.9%. With a median home value of $160,600 and an unemployment rate of 3.1%, the local economy is struggling. The housing vacancy rate of 18.5% suggests soft market conditions. Franklin County is part of Georgia's land market, attracting both local and out-of-state buyers. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $13,079 per acre, with properties averaging 22.90 acres. There are currently 87 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Franklin County, Georgia?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Franklin County has a population of 23,840. The county has grown 1.78% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Franklin County?
The median household income in Franklin County is $52,264, which is 29.9% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Franklin County growing or shrinking?
Franklin County is growing. The population has increased 1.78% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Franklin County?
The median home value in Franklin County is $160,600. The housing vacancy rate is 18.5%, which suggests soft market conditions. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, indicating a struggling local economy. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $13,079 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $15,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Franklin 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.