Key takeaways
- Georgia farm real estate averaged $4,950 per acre in 2026, up 4.9 percent from 2025, per the USDA NASS Land Values 2026 Summary. That figure is the statewide average for agricultural land and buildings, not a mountain homesite or a coastal acre.
- Cropland averages $4,670 per acre statewide. Irrigated cropland reaches $5,500 per acre in southwest Georgia peanut and cotton country, and non-irrigated cropland averages $4,350 per acre.
- Timber and recreational land in the Piedmont and coastal plain runs $2,500 to $5,000 per acre for pine plantation ground and $3,500 to $8,000 for hunting and recreational tracts with water.
- North Georgia mountain land in Gilmer, Pickens, and Dawson counties runs $7,000 to over $20,000 per acre, driven by Atlanta lifestyle and second-home demand.
- Coastal land near Brunswick, St. Simons, and Savannah pulls a real premium from limited supply and steady waterfront demand.
- Power, water, and paved frontage can add thousands per acre to two parcels that look identical on a satellite map.
Georgia land runs from mountain tracts in the north to farm and timber country in the south, and the price per acre swings hard across that range. The clearest statewide number comes from the USDA. Georgia farm real estate averaged $4,950 per acre in 2026, up 4.9 percent from 2025, according to the USDA NASS Land Values 2026 Summary released July 31, 2026. That number measures agricultural land and buildings statewide, and it is not the price of a mountain homesite near Blue Ridge or a coastal acre near Savannah. What an acre of land costs in Georgia depends on where it sits and what you can do with it, and values rose a similar 4.9 percent in 2025.
These are averages, and several factors move the price of any specific tract. Utility access matters most, because land already served by power, water, and paved frontage costs more than raw ground that needs those extended. Undeveloped land can look cheap per acre and then carry real cost to make it usable for building or farming.
Georgia land prices by region (2026)
Georgia spans several distinct land markets, and price per acre tracks the dominant use in each. The ranges below are Mossy Oak Properties market estimates for typical tracts. They are broad planning numbers, not appraisals.
| Georgia region | Typical price per acre (2026) | Primary land type | Key counties |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Georgia mountains | $7,000 to $20,000+ | Recreational, cabin sites, lifestyle land | Gilmer, Pickens, Dawson, White, Rabun |
| Metro Atlanta suburbs | $10,000 to $50,000+ | Development, suburban transition | Cherokee, Forsyth, Barrow, Jackson |
| Piedmont (Middle Georgia) | $3,000 to $7,000 | Mixed timber, small farms, recreational | Baldwin, Putnam, Jasper, Morgan |
| Coastal Plain (South Georgia) | $2,500 to $5,000 | Pine timber plantation, hunting, agriculture | Tift, Worth, Colquitt, Thomas |
| Southwest Georgia | $3,500 to $6,500 | Peanut and cotton farms, irrigated cropland | Dougherty, Mitchell, Lee, Decatur |
| Coastal Georgia | $5,000 to $20,000+ | Waterfront, marsh, recreational | Glynn, McIntosh, Liberty, Bryan |
Regional ranges are Mossy Oak Properties market estimates for 2026, not USDA figures. The irrigated ($5,500) and non-irrigated ($4,350) cropland figures are USDA NASS 2026 statewide averages. Verify any specific tract with a local Georgia land specialist.
Key factors affecting Georgia land prices
Utilities and infrastructure
Land already connected to power, water, and sewer, or close to existing lines, costs more upfront but saves money later. Undeveloped tracts that need utilities extended can be cheaper per acre and then carry real cost to bring in service. Power, water, and paved frontage can add thousands per acre to two parcels that look identical on a satellite map.
Location and terrain
Terrain and location set the ceiling on price. On the coast, land near Brunswick, St. Simons, and Savannah carries a premium from limited supply and steady demand, and waterfront property in Glynn, McIntosh, Liberty, and Bryan counties runs $5,000 to $20,000 per acre and higher for parcels with tidal creek or marsh frontage. In the north, mountain terrain and Atlanta proximity drive the state’s highest rural prices, covered in the next section.
Agricultural use and timber value
Georgia farm real estate rose from $4,500 per acre in 2024 to $4,720 in 2025 and $4,950 in 2026, steady annual growth backed by agricultural demand, timber markets, and rural buyer interest. Georgia is the top forestry state in the nation and holds more privately owned timberland than any other state, per the Georgia Forestry Commission. That mill and stumpage market makes planted pine a working asset, which is why many recreational tracts here double as timberland investments.
North Georgia mountains: the Atlanta lifestyle market
Gilmer, Pickens, Dawson, White, and Rabun counties price on Atlanta proximity and mountain appeal, not agricultural productivity. The Blue Ridge draws vacation-home and retirement buyers, and land here runs $7,000 to over $20,000 per acre depending on location, views, and access to amenities. Small view lots can push the top of that range per acre, while larger tracts sit lower, but these counties stay consistently above the rest of rural Georgia.
South Georgia and the coastal plain
The coastal plain across Tift, Worth, Colquitt, and Thomas counties is Georgia’s timber and dryland farming market. Managed loblolly pine on a 25 to 35-year rotation gives owners thinning income along the way and a harvest payout at the end, and many tracts carry hunting land value alongside timber. Southwest Georgia’s irrigated cropland at $5,500 per acre reflects established irrigation for peanut and cotton production in Dougherty, Mitchell, Lee, and Decatur counties. Non-irrigated cropland across Georgia averages $4,350 per acre, per USDA NASS 2026 data.
USDA NASS Georgia land values: 2026 benchmark
| USDA metric | 2026 figure | 2025 figure | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm real estate (land + buildings) | $4,950/acre | $4,720/acre | +4.9% |
| All cropland average | $4,670/acre | $4,520/acre | +3.3% |
| Irrigated cropland | $5,500/acre | $5,330/acre | +3.2% |
| Non-irrigated cropland | $4,350/acre | $4,210/acre | +3.3% |
| Pasture average | $5,100/acre | $4,900/acre | +4.1% |
Source: USDA NASS Land Values 2026 Summary, released July 31, 2026. These are statewide weighted averages for agricultural land, not prices for residential, commercial, or waterfront parcels.
How Georgia compares nationally
Georgia’s prices are set locally first: terrain, access, water, timber, and distance to Atlanta or the coast. To see where those numbers land against the rest of the country, our national guide breaks down how much an acre of land costs by land type, region, and state.
Navigating the Georgia land buying process
- Know which Georgia you are buying in. North Georgia mountains, Metro Atlanta suburbs, South Georgia timber and farm land, and the coast are four different markets with four different price logics.
- Verify utilities before you visit. Tracts that look cheap per acre often carry high costs for power line extension, well drilling, and septic.
- Line up financing early. Southern AgCredit and Farm Credit of Georgia both lend on rural Georgia land, with products suited to timber, agricultural, and recreational ground.
- Work with a local specialist. County-level dynamics can price two nearby parcels very differently, and a local agent knows why.
Frequently asked questions
Sources
- USDA NASS Land Values 2026 Summary (July 31, 2026)
- Georgia Forestry Commission (Georgia as the top forestry state)
Find the right Georgia acre with Mossy Oak Properties
Georgia rewards buyers who know which market they are in and what drives price there. Whether you are after a Blue Ridge homesite, planted pine in the coastal plain, irrigated row-crop ground in the southwest, or a marsh-front tract on the coast, the right agent already knows what that ground trades for and what to check before you make an offer. Find a Georgia land agent who works your county, or browse current Georgia land for sale to see what is on the market now. When you are ready to move, our agents know this ground.
