Market Intelligence Report — GA-420

Macon-Bibb County, GA

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

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

Median Listing

$240K
+0.0% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.32
-8.6% YoY

Active Inventory

1,020
+13.0% YoY

Median DOM

67 Days
+9.8% YoY

Primary Intelligence Tool — Sold Score™

Will your home sell in today's cooling Macon-Bibb County market?

Sold Score™ analyzes 40+ local data points to estimate your home's probability of sale in the next 60 days across Macon-Bibb County, GA.

Free ReportNo Sign-up~60 Seconds

The Macon-Bibb County market is currently cooling, characterized by a pending ratio of 0.32, indicating demand absorption is moderate relative to supply. Active listings have expanded by 13.0% over the past year, contributing to increased inventory levels.

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

3.8%-0.2 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

238,553+0.3% 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 Macon-Bibb County market right now.

Active listings have experienced a substantial 13.0% increase over the past year, reaching 1,020 units, while new listings saw a slight decline of 2.6% year-over-year. The median listing price remained stable over the past year with 0.0% change, though it softened by 1.8% in the most recent month. Days on market have lengthened by 9.8% year-over-year, and the pending ratio has declined by 8.6% compared to the prior year, suggesting a slower pace of absorption. The share of price reductions also rose slightly by 0.8% over the past year.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$240K-1.8% MoM

Active Inventory

1,020+13.0% YoY

Days on Market

67+9.8% YoY

Sold Score™

39-8.6% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

39
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

The current market dynamics suggest that properties are taking longer to move from active to pending status, with median days on market expanding. The increase in active inventory creates less urgency for purchasers, potentially leading to more deliberate decision-making. This environment may afford purchasers more influence in negotiations, placing greater emphasis on price discipline for sellers to attract offers.

Luxury Segment

No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

1,020 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 300 per month.

Pricing Pressure
18.6%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +0.8% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +0.5% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.32

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

Recommended For This Market

Cooling

Selling in Macon-Bibb County, GA? Homes here are taking 6 days longer to sell than last year.

Buyers have leverage in Macon-Bibb County, GA. Homes that sell are the ones priced and presented for today's conditions, not last year's.

Buyer Demand Index
32%
Median Days on Market
67 days
Inventory YoY
+13%

In a buyer's market, strategy beats timing. See how your home scores in Macon-Bibb County, GA and what moves the number.

See my Sold Score & selling strategy

Prefer the data first? Get the monthly Macon-Bibb County, GA briefing and watch the market before you list.

How the Sold Score works →

Agents: no featured expert covers Macon-Bibb County, GA yet — claim this market →

How these recommendations are chosen →

The Monthly Briefing

Stay ahead of the Macon-Bibb County market.

One email per month: median price, inventory, days on market, and curated expert commentary — straight from the Primpted data desk.

Track your ZIP

Get the Sold Score for your exact ZIP code in your inbox each month.

One email per month when your ZIP's Sold Score is updated. Unsubscribe anytime.

Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Macon-Bibb County, GA
CBSA Code
31420
State
GA

ZIPs in Macon-Bibb County, GA

Sorted by active inventory · click a ZIP for its full report