Why Live in Noble
Noble, located in La Fayette, Georgia, is a neighborhood set among forested hills with homes typically found along the main highway or on side streets surrounded by open spaces. The area features a variety of home styles, including ranch styles, split levels, cottages, and occasional Colonial Revivals. Homes often come with sizable lots ranging from half an acre to three acres. While Noble lacks maintained parks, outdoor enthusiasts can explore nearby Cloudland Canyon State Park, known for its deep gorge, waterfalls, and hiking trails, or the Five Points Recreation Area, which offers mountain biking, fishing, and horseback riding. Queen City Lake in La Fayette is a popular spot for fishing, swimming, and beach activities. For cultural experiences, residents can enjoy performances at Back Alley Productions at the Mars Theatre. Commercial amenities are available in neighboring Rock Spring and La Fayette, with grocery stores like Food City and Walmart, as well as dining options such as Los Guerreros for Mexican cuisine and Station House of La Fayette for a unique fine dining fusion. Most residents rely on cars for transportation, with the main highway providing access to Chattanooga, 22 miles away. The nearest hospital, CHI Memorial, is 12 miles away in Fort Oglethorpe. Walker County Schools serve the area, with North La Fayette Elementary, La Fayette Middle, and La Fayette High School, which offers a vocational program in partnership with Georgia Northwestern Technical College.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Noble a good place to live?
Noble is a good place to live. Noble is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Noble is a rural neighborhood. Noble has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 0.4 people per acre and a median age of 43. The average household income is $79,846 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 24.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Noble are home owners, with 21.1% of residents renting and 78.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Noble can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Noble neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Noble?
The median home price in Noble is $254,950. If you put a 20% down payment of $51,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.5%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,290 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $55K a year to afford the median home price in Noble. The average household income in Noble is $80K.
What are the best public schools in Noble?
The best public schools that serve Noble are:
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Are home prices dropping in Noble?
Yes, home prices in Noble are down 15% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Noble, GA
On average, homes in Noble, LaFayette sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Noble, LaFayette over the last 12 months is $255,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$255,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$255,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$172
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Last 12 months Home Sales
51
Median List Price
$254,950
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%
