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Market MapGeorgiaDougherty

Dougherty County

GeorgiaPopulation: 85,038
60
/100
Buy
#506 of 1,000 counties
#47 in Georgia (159 counties)

Market Snapshot

$121,479
Median Home Price
56% below national median
$893/mo
Median Rent
40% below national median
8.82%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Top 4% nationally
-$56
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

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Purchase

Purchase Price$121,479
Down Payment (20%)$24,296
Loan Amount$97,183
Interest Rate6.85%

Monthly Cash Flow

Gross Rent+$893
Monthly P&I-$637
Est. Expenses (35%)-$312
Net Cash Flow-$56/mo
5.7%
Cap Rate (all cash)
-2.4%
Cash-on-Cash Return
8.82%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Negative leverage: At 6.85% rates, borrowing costs exceed the 5.7% cap rate. All-cash buyers may see better returns.

* Based on county median values. 35% expenses include taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacancy, and property management. Actual results vary by property.

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Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
60/100
60
Cash Flow(30%)
88/100

Based on 8.82% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Appreciation(25%)
12/100

Based on -6.5% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
90/100

Price-to-income ratio of 2.7x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Above-average rent-to-price ratio (8.82%)
  • +Affordable relative to local incomes
  • +Complete rent data available

Challenges

  • -Declining home values (-6.5% YoY)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 5.7% < mortgage rate 6.9%)

Economic Indicators

Population
85,038
Median Income
$45,640
vs $62,400 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
2.7x
Very affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
CurrentDoughertyGA
60$121,479$8938.82%Buy
TroupGA
60$227,952$1,3407.06%BuyView
CamdenGA
60$301,197$1,6246.47%BuyView
TiftGA
60$197,885$1,2487.56%BuyView
JacksonGA
59$399,130$2,1636.50%HoldView
PolkGA
59$214,414$1,3447.52%HoldView

The Bottom Line

BuyDougherty offers solid investment potential with good cash flow or appreciation prospects.

Dougherty County in Georgia scores 60/100, ranking #506 of 1,000 US counties (top 50%). The 8.82% rent-to-price ratio exceeds the 1% rule target, suggesting strong cash flow potential.

Monthly Cash Flow
$-56/mo
Cap Rate
5.7%
Cash-on-Cash
-2.4%

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