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Market MapGeorgiaTalbot

Talbot County

GeorgiaPopulation: 5,793
43
/100
Avoid
#680 of 1,000 counties
#140 in Georgia (159 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$176,190
Median Home Price
25% below national median
$10,462/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
5.94%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
43/100
43
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
14/100

Based on -5.5% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
75/100

Price-to-income ratio of 3.7x. 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

  • +Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

  • -Declining home values (-5.5% YoY)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
5,793
Median Income
$48,065
vs $57,059 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
3.7x
Moderately affordable

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)
  • −You expect appreciation to carry the deal, but prices have declined year over year
  • −You want a market with broad institutional consensus on fundamentals

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
OconeeGA
48$542,700$1,8244.03%HoldView
DodgeGA
45$138,404Est. pending—HoldView
ForsythGA
45$609,886$2,2364.40%HoldView
IrwinGA
44$141,407Est. pending—AvoidView
ScrevenGA
44$172,445Est. pending—AvoidView
CurrentTalbotGA
43$176,190Est. pending—Avoid

The Bottom Line

AvoidTalbot may be challenging for traditional rentals. High prices or low rents make cash flow difficult.

Talbot County in Georgia scores 43/100, ranking #680 of 1,000 US counties (top 90%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Talbot with stronger cash flow

  • Forsyth County for cash-flow rentals
  • Oconee County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Talbot

  • Dodge County, lower entry price
  • Irwin County, lower entry price
  • Screven County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Talbot vs Irwin for rentals
  • Talbot vs Screven for rentals
  • Talbot vs Dodge for rentals
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