Brantley County, Georgia: What It Costs to Buy a Home
The median home in Brantley County is worth $91,800, property taxes on it run about $1,028 a year (1.12%), the FHA loan limit is $541,287, and closing on it means about $92 in transfer tax plus $719 in title insurance. Each number below opens its own page with the source and a calculator.
| Median home value | $91,800 | Title insurance at this price → |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxes (median paid) | $1,028 a year, 1.12% of value | Property tax page → |
| FHA loan limit (1 unit) | $541,287 | Loan limits page → |
| Conforming loan limit (1 unit) | $832,750 | Loan limits page → |
| Transfer tax on the median home | $92 | Georgia transfer tax page → |
| Title insurance on the median home | $519 owner's + $200 lender's | Title insurance page → |
| Closing costs from these items | $811 | Closing costs page → |
| Area median income (HUD, family of 4) | $92,100; low-income limit $73,700 | Income limits page → |
Frequently asked questions
How much do homes cost in Brantley County?
The median owner-occupied home in Brantley County is valued at $91,800, per U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units).
How much are property taxes in Brantley County?
The median Brantley County homeowner pays $1,028 a year in real estate taxes, about 1.12% of the median home value ($1,669 for homes with a mortgage), per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What is the FHA loan limit in Brantley County?
$541,287 for a one-unit home in 2026 (the national floor), per HUD; the conforming limit for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans is $832,750, per FHFA.
What does it cost to close on a home in Brantley County?
On the $91,800 median home: transfer tax $92, title insurance $719 for both policies, about $811 for those items before lender fees, prepaid taxes and insurance.
What is the area median income in Brantley County?
HUD's FY 2026 median family income for Brantley County (Brunswick-St. Simons, GA MSA) is $92,100. A family of four counts as low income below $73,700 under HUD's 80% tier (adjusted for local housing costs, so it can sit above 80% of the median), which is the line many first-time buyer assistance programs use.
Nearby Georgia counties
- Berrien County $115,200
- Bibb County $165,800
- Bleckley County $132,900
- Brooks County $118,100
- Bryan County $317,100
- Bulloch County $191,600
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units)
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25103 (median real estate taxes paid)
- HUD, FHA forward mortgage loan limits for calendar year 2026 (CHUMS county limits file, Mortgagee Letter 2025-23)
- FHFA, conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired in calendar year 2026, by county
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
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