The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 30678 sells for about $633,000, or $232 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 53 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $786 a month.
ZIP 30678 — White Plains
The housing market in 30678 is characterized by balanced supply and demand with a median sale price of $633,000. Strong school ratings and proximity to Athens continue to drive buyer interest, keeping the market competitive despite broader economic shifts. Inventory remains steady, supporting a stable outlook for the coming quarter.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers seeking high-quality schools and a suburban lifestyle, as well as professionals commuting to the Athens employment core.
Median prices moved up 2.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 53 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
46% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.4% · poverty 8.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 30678, Oconee County GA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Oconee County School District, which is highly regarded for its academic performance and is a primary driver for families moving to the region.
The area benefits from proximity to the University of Georgia and a growing commercial corridor in Oconee County, with steady residential development and infrastructure expansion.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Georgia) — Homestead Exemption: Provides a reduction in the assessed value of the property; the state standard exemption is $2,000, which is subtracted from the assessed value before the millage rate is applied. State (Georgia) — Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment: Taxable tangible property is assessed at 40 percent of its fair market value. The formula for tax due is: ((Fair Market Value * 0.40) - Exemptions) * Millage Rate.
Residents primarily commute by car toward Athens for employment, with major access via US-441 and SR-53.
The area features access to local parks, community sports complexes, and proximity to the shopping and dining districts of Watkinsville and Athens.
The rental market shows solid demand with a median rent of $2,400, reflecting the area's appeal to professionals and families seeking suburban living.
The economy is anchored by the University of Georgia, healthcare services, and a growing retail and professional services sector in Oconee County.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with major highway corridors connecting the area to the broader Athens-Clarke County metropolitan region.
Ongoing residential development continues to expand the suburban footprint of the Watkinsville area.
The Oconee County Tax Assessor manages property valuations based on annual market analysis and state-mandated assessment standards.
Parcels are subject to Oconee County School District taxes and various local utility and fire district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard profiles and standard market adjustments for the Georgia Piedmont area.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- A. H. Stephens State Park4.612.4 mi
- Parkside Main 84.410.9 mi
- Old Salem Park4.510.9 mi
- A. H. Stephens State Park4.612.4 mi
- A. H. Stephens State Park4.612.4 mi
- Old Salem Park4.510.9 mi
- Sugar Creek Marina4.714.5 mi
- Oconee Springs Park4.613.6 mi
- Blue Springs Marina4.614.7 mi
- Young Harris Water Sports Lake Oconee (Boat & Jet Ski Rentals)4.811.9 mi
- Burch x Boathouse4.27.5 mi
- Great Waters Course at Reynolds Lake Oconee4.610.7 mi
- Harbor Club on Lake Oconee4.39.4 mi
- The National Course at Reynolds Lake Oconee4.78.8 mi
- Publix Super Market at Lake Oconee Village4.510.8 mi
- Ingles Markets4.111.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features sports fields, walking trails, and community facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.