Camilla, GA — Momentum Score, Home Values & Best-For

Mitchell County · population 5,029

AffordabilityShrinkingSmall-town feel
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65
Rising
Momentum score · 0–100

Where Camilla stands

At or near all-time high. population shrinking 0.8% per year.

Median home $154,875
1-year +2.9%
5-yr CAGR +6.5%
vs 5-yr peak -0.8%
Population -0.8%/yr

Home value trajectory · last 10 years

Zillow ZHVI · monthly
peak 2024-12$155k$82k$109k$135k$162k201620182020202220242026

Lifestyle scores

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Walkability
25/100
Very car-dependent
Estimated from population density. Higher = denser, more amenities within walking distance.
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Public transit
10/100
Transit limited
Curated list of major US transit systems + population-based estimate. Higher = real subway/rail/bus options.
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Remote work fit
56/100
Workable for remote workers
Composite of city size, housing cost, state tax structure, and region's remote-work track record.

Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.

How the momentum score breaks down

methodology →
Home YoY
64 · w22%
Home 5-yr CAGR
72 · w22%
Distance from peak
85 · w18%
Population growth
33 · w16%
Home 10-yr CAGR
66 · w10%
Long thesis

Camilla offers a $154,875 median home with +6.5% annualized 5-year appreciation. Affordability + positive trend is one of the better risk/reward setups in US residential — small downside, room to compound.

Short thesis

Camilla's population is shrinking 0.8% per year. Housing demand has to come from somewhere — if people are leaving, the buyer pool is shrinking faster than the inventory. That eventually shows up in price.

About Camilla

Camilla is a city in Mitchell County, Georgia, with an estimated population of 5,029. The population has contracted 0.8% per year on average since 2020. The median home value in Camilla is $154,875 as of 2026-04, up 2.9% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +6.5% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. The composite momentum score is 65 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.

Bull case

Affordable AND rising: median home $154,875 with positive recent direction — rare combination most of the country can’t offer.
Healthy 5-year run: +6.5% annualized over 5 years, outpacing US inflation.
Quiet strength: +2.9% over the trailing year — not a melt-up, but the market is bid.
Held the highs: currently -0.8% from the 5-year peak — this market refused to give back gains.

Bear case

Flat or shrinking population: -0.8% per year. Housing demand has to come from somewhere — verify the source.
Thin housing market: small population means fewer transactions and slower resale. Liquidity risk on exit.

Playbook

Buyer

You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.

Seller

Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.

Investor

Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.

Local safety & alerts

No active National Weather Service alerts for Mitchell County right now.

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Cities like Camilla

Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.

Climate & natural-disaster risk

Winter (Jan)
55° / 36°
avg high / low
Summer (Jul)
91° / 71°
avg high / low
Sunny days/yr
217
~59% of year
Annual precip
50″ rain
1″ snow
Disaster risk (1=very low, 5=very high)
Hurricane
Moderate
Tornado
Moderate
Wildfire
Low
Earthquake
Very low
Flood
Moderate

State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.

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Local sports teams

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Local economy & environment

Humidity
70%
Humid climate
Median household income
$71,400
Georgia state median
Top industries (state-level)
Logistics/DistributionFilm/TVHealthcare

Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.

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