Average Cost of an Acre of Land in Georgia (2026)
The average value of farmland in Georgia is about $4,720 per acre based on the latest USDA data, roughly 9% above the national average of $4,350. Georgia's average is pulled two ways: timber and farmland across the south of the state stay affordable, while anything in metro Atlanta's growth path commands a premium.
Average agricultural land values from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, Land Values 2025 Summary (August 2025). Building lots and developed parcels sell for more; always check recent local sales.
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What affects land prices in Georgia
- Atlanta's sprawl. Land in the counties the metro is expanding into appreciates fastest.
- Timberland. South Georgia's pine acreage trades cheaper than row-crop or development land.
- Soil and irrigation. Productive, irrigated farmland in the Coastal Plain holds higher value.
- Frontage and access. Paved-road frontage and utilities add a clear premium over interior tracts.
How Georgia compares
At about $4,720 an acre, Georgia sits 9% above the US average of $4,350. Cropland here averages $4,520 an acre and pasture $4,900, against national figures of $5,830 and $1,920. These are working-farmland averages: a buildable lot near a city runs well above them, and raw, remote acreage well below.
Where an acre runs cheap and where it runs high in Georgia
Georgia's average gets pulled two directions. Timber and farmland across the south of the state stay affordable, often well below the state average for large pine tracts. Anything in metro Atlanta's growth path costs more, and the counties the metro is expanding into appreciate fastest. The gap between a South Georgia timber tract and an exurban Atlanta parcel is wide.
Cropland, pasture, and the Georgia mix
Georgia farm real estate averages about $4,720 an acre. Pasture actually runs higher here, near $4,900, with cropland around $4,520. Productive, irrigated farmland in the Coastal Plain holds the top farm values, while the state's heavy timber acreage trades cheaper and pulls the average down.
Which way Georgia prices are moving
Georgia farmland rose about 4.9 percent in the latest USDA figures, near the national pace. Atlanta's outward sprawl is the engine: land in the path of that growth appreciates fastest, while rural timber and row-crop ground moves more slowly.
What the average buys you
At $4,720 an acre, 15 acres of Georgia farmland runs about $70,800 before closing. A developable parcel near Atlanta can cost several times that per acre. Use the calculator above with a real listing price for the tract you're considering.
Before you buy land in Georgia
Soil and water decide farm value here: productive, irrigated Coastal Plain ground is worth far more than dry upland or cut-over timber. For a homesite, paved-road frontage and utilities at the lot line add clear value. Check the county's recent sales and what the land has been used for before you commit.
Common questions
On average, about $4,720 per acre for farmland in the latest USDA figures. That's the agricultural average; a buildable lot near a city costs more and remote acreage less. Enter a local listing price in the calculator above to price your own parcel.
Yes. Georgia farmland rose 4.9% in the latest USDA report, faster than the national average of 4.3%.
No. The USDA figure is average agricultural land value. Residential and commercial building lots sell well above it. Treat the average as a floor for rural acreage and compare against recent local sales before you buy.
43,560 square feet. Use the square feet to acres tool to convert any lot size, in either direction.
These are planning estimates based on USDA agricultural land values, not an appraisal. Land prices vary widely by county, parcel, access, and use. Confirm with recent local sales or a licensed appraiser before buying or selling.