Real Estate Investing in Ailey, Georgia (30410)

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Montgomery • Population: 1,699 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 30410 (Ailey, GA)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (61/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 14.4% of homes vacant — above national norms.

• Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $193,401
Avg Monthly Rent $963
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $65,208
% Renters 25.5%

Market Analysis: 30410 Ailey

This part of Montgomery is not an easy win. The 30410 ZIP shows softness in key indicators, and the playbook that works in cleaner markets often stalls here.

The investment case in 30410 is solid only for operators who understand what they are buying. A $193K median suggests accessibility, but management intensity, vacancy drift, and capex surprises are real.

Nearby ZIPs in Ailey have seen price recovery that 30410 has not matched. Montgomery data supports the view that the spread is structural rather than temporary.

From an investor standpoint, 1,699 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

New investors are better served looking at Ailey's stable or hybrid ZIPs before stepping into 30410. The learning curve here is expensive when the lesson is wrong.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Ailey:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 64/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
14/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Affordable
Homes cost 3× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+6.2%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $963/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$200K$180K$160K$140K$120K$100KJan 2014May 2020Jul 2026

📊 How Does 30410 Compare?

Metric 30410 Ailey Georgia
Home Value $193,401 $193,401 $329,538
5-Year CAGR 2.9% 2.9% 7.8%
Avg Rent $963 $963 -
Cap Rate 3.9% 3.9% -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.9%
Low
5yr Growth
+2.9%
Slow

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $193,401
Monthly Rent $963
Price-to-Rent 16.7:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 6.0%
Cap Rate 3.9%
5-Year IRR 6.8%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +6.2% ▲
3-Year CAGR +1.6% ▲
5-Year CAGR +2.9% ▲
10-Year CAGR +5.2% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.9%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.9%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
14.4%
Moderate risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+2.9%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 30410

Population: 1,699

💰 Median Household Income
$65,208
This area
$65,208
State
$64,001
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
25.5%
This area
25.5%
State
29.9%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
4.7%
This area
4.7%
State
-18.6%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
31.5%
This area
31.5%
State
-3.0%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
49.3 years
This area
49.3 years
State
10.1 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
14.4%
This area
14.4%
State
15.5%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 83.6%
Black/African American 14.7%
Other/Mixed 1.7%
Hispanic/Latino 1.0%
👶 Under 18
20.8%
This area
20.8%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
29.6%
This area
29.6%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
16.8%
This area
16.8%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 30410

A Avg School Grade
1 Schools
11.9:1 Avg Class Size
$14,739 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

Montgomery County Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
440 Students
👨‍🏫
11.9:1 Class Size
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$14,739 Per Student
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We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

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  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

2 Nearby 943 Off-Campus Students
D
Brewton-Parker College
1,123 students · 4.0 mi
C
Southeastern Technical College
1,887 students · 9.0 mi

Investor Insight: With 943 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of tenants rent in Ailey, GA?

Tenant quality in Ailey, GA ranks as solid. Landlords generally report stable occupancy at market rents of $963/mo.

Do rentals sit vacant long in Ailey, GA?

Expect elevated vacancy in Ailey, GA. Rents at $963/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

What are home prices like in Ailey, GA?

Median home price in Ailey, GA is near $193K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been measured and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

How should investors approach Ailey, GA?

In Ailey, GA the substantial play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $193K prices and $963/mo rents suits that approach.

How strong is Ailey, GA for real estate investors?

Ailey, GA scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $193K and rents near $963/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

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