Market Intelligence Report — GA-020

Athens-Clarke County, GA

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-GA-05
Updated: May 2026
Median Listing
$439K
-8.0% YOY
Pending Ratio
0.41
+0.2% YOY
Active Inventory
980
+33.1% YOY
Median DOM
59 Days
+13.5% YOY

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Market Signals & Indicators

Supply Dynamics

980 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 252 per month.

Pricing Pressure
18.8%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -0.3% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -1.7% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.41

Pending-to-active ratio — supply and demand dynamics are mixed.

Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Athens-Clarke County, GA
CBSA Code
12020
State
GA
Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Athens-Clarke County?+

    As of May 2026, the Athens-Clarke County metro is classified as Stabilizing. Pending ratio is 0.41 with median days on market at 59.

  • Are home prices dropping in Athens-Clarke County?+

    Median listing price is $439K, -8.0% year over year. 18.8% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Athens-Clarke County?+

    The typical listing sits 59 days on market, a +13.5% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 252 per month.

  • Where can I find a trusted Athens-Clarke County real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Athens-Clarke County agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

Vintage: May 2026 · CBSA 12020 · 2mo history