The story of this market
The typical home in Atlanta, Georgia sells for about $455,666, or $241 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 18 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,850 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+1.1%
GA · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Atlanta, Georgia
The Atlanta housing market is currently experiencing a cooling phase as inventory levels rise and buyer demand moderates from previous highs. While median prices remain resilient, the increase in active listings is providing buyers with more leverage and longer decision-making windows. This shift suggests a transition toward a more balanced market environment after years of extreme supply constraints.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Atlanta yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).
Deterministic aggregate of 20 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 1.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 1.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 42.92% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 15.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
- Six Flags Over Georgia4.19.4 mi
- Six Flags White Water3.916.2 mi
- Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Marietta4.215.8 mi
- Dave & Buster's Marietta - Atlanta4.113 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade410 mi
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium4.70.8 mi
- Truist Park4.710.8 mi
- Six Flags Over Georgia4.19.4 mi
- State Farm Arena4.50.7 mi
- Georgia World Congress Center4.50.7 mi
- Georgia Aquarium4.61 mi
- Six Flags Over Georgia4.19.4 mi
- World of Coca-Cola4.40.9 mi
- Atlanta Botanical Garden4.72.9 mi
- Piedmont Park4.82.8 mi
- Ponce City Market4.62 mi
- World of Coca-Cola4.40.9 mi
- Fox Theatre4.71.6 mi
- High Museum of Art4.72.8 mi
- Fernbank Museum | 3D Theater | Forest4.53.8 mi
- Atlanta Botanical Garden4.72.9 mi
- Piedmont Park4.82.8 mi
- Stone Mountain Park4.614.5 mi
- Centennial Olympic Park4.60.8 mi
- Fernbank Museum | 3D Theater | Forest4.53.8 mi
- Topgolf Atlanta Midtown4.34.1 mi
- East Lake Golf Club4.84.9 mi
- Bobby Jones Golf Course4.24.6 mi
- Capital City Country Club4.78.2 mi
- Druid Hills Golf Club4.63.7 mi
- Lenox Square4.46.8 mi
- Ponce City Market4.62 mi
- Perimeter Mall4.412.3 mi
- Cumberland Mall4.310.2 mi
- Your DeKalb Farmers Market4.67.3 mi
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport4.18.5 mi
- DeKalb-Peachtree Airport4.69.9 mi
- Noodle4.27.5 mi
- The Club at ATL3.47.8 mi
- Biplane Rides Over Atlanta4.99.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A 200-acre urban park that serves as the city's central green space, hosting major festivals and providing extensive recreational facilities.
A transformative urban redevelopment project converting former rail corridors into a loop of parks, trails, and transit, significantly boosting property values along its path.
A world-class botanical garden located adjacent to Piedmont Park, serving as a major cultural anchor and tourist destination.
A large-scale mixed-use development featuring retail, dining, and residential units, serving as a primary lifestyle hub for the Midtown area.
Atlanta is an ideal fit for young professionals and commuters seeking urban density, as well as families looking for historic neighborhoods with strong cultural amenities. Investors are drawn to the city's consistent population growth and the ongoing transformation of urban corridors, though buyers should be prepared for a competitive market.
Public education in Atlanta is primarily served by Atlanta Public Schools, which faces ongoing challenges in academic performance and resource allocation. While some magnet and charter programs within the district achieve high marks, overall school quality remains highly variable across different neighborhoods.
The city is a major transportation hub served by Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and a dense network of interstate highways including I-75, I-85, and I-20. MARTA provides heavy rail and bus transit, though the city remains heavily reliant on personal vehicle commuting.
Atlanta offers a robust amenity base, featuring expansive green spaces like Piedmont Park and the extensive Atlanta BeltLine trail network. The city is also home to major cultural institutions, professional sports venues, and diverse dining districts that serve as significant lifestyle draws.
The rental market in Atlanta is deep and competitive, characterized by a high volume of new multifamily deliveries that have exerted pressure on vacancy rates. While rent growth has moderated compared to the post-pandemic peak, the city remains a primary target for institutional investors and short-term rental operators.
Atlanta's economy is anchored by major corporations including Delta Air Lines, The Coca-Cola Company, and The Home Depot. The city maintains a strong momentum in the technology, logistics, and film production sectors, supported by a deep talent pool from local universities.
Atlanta serves as a major economic hub for the Southeast, anchored by a diverse mix of Fortune 500 headquarters, a massive logistics sector, and a growing technology and film production presence. Infrastructure projects like the Atlanta BeltLine continue to drive significant mixed-use development and urban revitalization.
Development activity is concentrated along the BeltLine corridors and in the downtown/Midtown core, with a heavy focus on high-density residential and mixed-use projects. The city continues to prioritize transit-oriented development to manage growth and improve connectivity.
Parcels in Atlanta are subject to various special districts, including Tax Allocation Districts (TADs) used to fund urban redevelopment and various community improvement districts (CIDs) that provide supplemental services to commercial corridors.
Crime trends in Atlanta remain a focal point for public safety, with property and violent crime rates historically higher than the national average. The city continues to implement targeted policing and community-based initiatives to address these disparities compared to regional suburban counterparts.
Atlanta faces moderate climate risks, primarily related to localized flash flooding during heavy storm events and potential wind damage from severe thunderstorms. The city's insurance market is generally stable, though property owners in flood-prone areas near the Chattahoochee River or urban creeks may face higher premiums.
Property insurance in Atlanta is influenced by regional hazard profiles, including storm and flood risks. Premiums have seen upward pressure due to broader market trends in the Southeast, though the city's overall risk profile remains manageable for most residential properties.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Georgia) — Homestead Exemption: Provides a reduction in the assessed value of the property; the state standard exemption is $2,000, which is subtracted from the assessed value before the millage rate is applied. State (Georgia) — Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment: Taxable tangible property is assessed at 40 percent of its fair market value. The formula for tax due is: ((Fair Market Value * 0.40) - Exemptions) * Millage Rate.
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this city — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov; figures reflect city-limits boundaries.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.