Georgia (GA) housing market
Cool MarketStatewide monthly sale-market indicators for rental investors — not a substitute for local rent comps, taxes, or insurance, but a fast read on price level, pace, and negotiation pressure.
Data period: May 2026
Market snapshot
- Median sale price
- $389K
- Median days on market
- 49 days
- Months of supply
- 3.9
- Active inventory
- 44,591
- Homes sold
- 11,339
- Sale-to-list ratio
- 98.1%
- Listings with price drop
- 31.7%
- Data month
- May 2026
Pair this view with the rental property calculator, DSCR calculator, and cap rate calculator — or browse all calculators.
Rental Investor Snapshot
Labels below come from monthly sale-market indicators only. True cash flow requires local rent, taxes, insurance, vacancy, and expense assumptions — model those in the rental calculator, then sanity-check against sale-speed signals here.
- Market temperature
- Balanced
- Buyer leverage
- High
- Pricing signal vs. U.S. median
- Easier buy-in vs. U.S. median (price only)
- Investor fit (heuristic)
- Buy-in vs. U.S. · Negotiation
Watch-outs
- Elevated price cuts can signal negotiation room — verify condition, rents, and comps street-by-street.
Suggested next step: Run a rental property analysis with your own rent, financing, vacancy, and expense assumptions — then sanity-check against this market's sale-speed and negotiation signals.
Cool Market
Buyer activity is slowing, creating more negotiating room.
Georgia market summary
The Georgia housing market is cooling down. As of May 2026, the median home sale price is $389K, up 1.6% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 49 days on the market, 2.1% longer than a year ago.
There are 44,591 homes for sale — 12.0% fewer than last year. With 3.9 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 15,285 new listings were added during this period, down 11.6% year-over-year.
Homes are selling for 98.1% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 20.0% of homes sell above their asking price. 31.7% of listings have had a price drop.
Market Opportunity Score
Based on current market conditions
73
Contributing Factors
How This Market Compares
vs. National Median
Investor takeaway
The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals.
Georgia market trends
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Detailed market metrics
Median list price
$414K
Price per sq ft
$192
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Months of supply
3.9
Sold above list
20.0%
Price drops
31.7%
New listings
15,285
↓ 11.6% YoY
Pending sales
12,787
Georgia housing market FAQs
What is the median home price in Georgia?
For the latest published month, the median sale price in Georgia is $389K. Median means half of homes sold above that price and half below — it is a useful benchmark, not a rule for every listing.
Is Georgia a buyer's or seller's market?
With about 3.9 months of supply, conditions often favor sellers (inventory is relatively tight versus sales pace). Buyers may need to move quickly and keep offers competitive.
How long do homes stay on the market in Georgia?
For the latest published month, the median days on market in Georgia is 49 days — half of homes went pending faster and half slower.
Is Georgia good for rental property investors?
Sale-market stats show how competitive buying is (speed, negotiation, inventory). They do not prove rent performance. Georgia can still work for rentals if the numbers work on a deal-by-deal basis — use local rent comps, financing, vacancy, and expenses in the rental property calculator.
How should investors analyze a rental property in Georgia?
Start with purchase price, financing, rent, vacancy, operating expenses, and capital repairs. Stress-test rates and rent. Will It Flow’s rental property calculator is built to translate those inputs into cash flow, DSCR, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return for Georgia deals.
Metro markets in Georgia
Open a metro for the same investor snapshot and trends, then run a shortlist through the DSCR calculator and cap rate calculator.
Atlanta, GA
$405K median · 43 days on market
Augusta, GA
$305K median · 53 days on market
Savannah, GA
$365K median · 77 days on market
Warner Robins, GA
$280K median · 46 days on market
Gainesville, GA
$420K median · 47 days on market
Macon, GA
$240K median · 61 days on market
Brunswick, GA
$398K median · 57 days on market
Jefferson, GA
$421K median · 62 days on market
Valdosta, GA
$270K median · 46 days on market
Dalton, GA
$279K median · 56 days on market
Hinesville, GA
$279K median · 75 days on market
Statesboro, GA
$297K median · 65 days on market
LaGrange, GA
$260K median · 36 days on market
Rome, GA
$262K median · 69 days on market
St. Marys, GA
$330K median · 53 days on market
Calhoun, GA
$300K median · 40 days on market
Cornelia, GA
$340K median · 51 days on market
Albany, GA
$206K median · 41 days on market
Milledgeville, GA
$335K median · 43 days on market
Waycross, GA
$245K median · 91 days on market
Cedartown, GA
$273K median · 51 days on market
Toccoa, GA
$249K median · 78 days on market
Thomasville, GA
$290K median · 45 days on market
Jesup, GA
$215K median · 59 days on market
Thomaston, GA
$260K median · 53 days on market
Dublin, GA
$229K median · 76 days on market
Vidalia, GA
$230K median · 52 days on market
Tifton, GA
$240K median · 41 days on market
Moultrie, GA
$229K median · 49 days on market
Summerville, GA
$184K median · 35 days on market
Cordele, GA
$278K median · 70 days on market
Fitzgerald, GA
$185K median · 61 days on market
Douglas, GA
$100K median · 43 days on market
Americus, GA
$192K median · 49 days on market
Bainbridge, GA
$186K median · 180 days on market
More Georgia housing market data
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Housing market data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage. Not financial advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making investment decisions.