Market Intelligence Report — GA-SC-260

Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

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

Ref. No: 2026-GA-SC-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$315K
-2.8% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.40
-10.5% YoY

Active Inventory

2,900
+19.9% YoY

Median DOM

72 Days
+24.1% YoY

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The Augusta-Richmond County housing market is currently exhibiting cooling dynamics, primarily indicated by a pending ratio of 0.40, signifying reduced demand absorption. This trend is further supported by an almost 20% year-over-year increase in active listings.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.

Job Market

4.0%-0.4 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Jul 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Population & Migration

641,231+0.9% YoY

Resident population · Jan 2025

Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.

U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Future Housing Supply

Data not yet available.

Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.

Market Analysis

What's moving the Augusta-Richmond County market right now.

Active listings have expanded by 19.9% over the past year, reaching 2,900 units, while new listings have seen a modest decline of 5.5% during the same period. The median listing price has decreased by 2.8% year-over-year to $315,000, aligning with a slight decline in median price per square foot of 0.2%. The pending ratio has also declined by 10.5% over the past year, reflecting diminished market velocity.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$315K-0.3% MoM

Active Inventory

2,900+19.9% YoY

Days on Market

72+24.1% YoY

Sold Score™

46-10.5% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

46
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

With a pending ratio of 0.40 and expanding inventory, prospective purchasers are likely experiencing greater selection and less urgency. The notable increase in median days on market to 72 and a 19.5% price-reduced share indicate that sellers may need to exercise greater price discipline to facilitate transactions, reflecting a shifting balance of negotiating leverage.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price of $395,709, in conjunction with a median listing price of $315,000, suggests a spread, yet the year-over-year decline in average prices by 0.9% and median price per square foot by 0.2% does not point to distinct luxury-segment outperformance. No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

2,900 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 828 per month.

Pricing Pressure
19.5%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +1.7% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -0.2% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.40

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

Recommended For This Market

Cooling

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Buyer Demand Index
40%
Median Days on Market
72 days
Inventory YoY
+20%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
CBSA Code
12260
State
GA-SC
Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Augusta-Richmond County?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Augusta-Richmond County metro is classified as Cooling. Pending ratio is 0.40 with median days on market at 72.

  • Are home prices dropping in Augusta-Richmond County?+

    Median listing price is $315K, -2.8% year over year. 19.5% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Augusta-Richmond County?+

    The typical listing sits 72 days on market, a +24.1% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 828 per month.

  • What's happening in the Augusta-Richmond County luxury market?+

    The average listing price of $395,709, in conjunction with a median listing price of $315,000, suggests a spread, yet the year-over-year decline in average prices by 0.9% and median price per square foot by 0.2% does not point to distinct luxury-segment outperformance. No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

  • Where can I find a trusted Augusta-Richmond County real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Augusta-Richmond 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.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 12260 · 36mo history