North Georgia Market Snapshot
Atlanta Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) – 29-County Region
From Georgia MLS | June 2026
Units Sold: 6,884 (▼ 0.5% MoM | ▼ 0.1% YoY)
Units Put Under Contract: 5,100 (▼ 9.8% MoM | ▼ 28.0% YoY)
Median Sales Price: $408,087 (▲ 2.0% MoM | ▲ 2.0% YoY)
New Listings: 11,876 (▲ 2.7% MoM | ▲ 1.0% YoY)
Active Listings: 28,125 (▲ 3.9% MoM | ▲ 2.0% YoY)
June reflected a market that continues finding equilibrium. Closed sales remained remarkably stable compared to last year, while inventory continued growing and median prices posted another year-over-year increase. Pending contracts softened again, reinforcing that affordability remains the primary factor influencing buyer activity rather than a lack of interest in homeownership.
12-County Core Market
From Georgia MLS | June 2026
Units Sold: 5,623 (▼ 0.2% MoM | ▲ 0.2% YoY)
Units Put Under Contract: 4,052 (▼ 10.2% MoM | ▼ 29.3% YoY)
Median Sales Price: $421,000 (▲ 1.2% MoM | ▲ 1.0% YoY)
New Listings: 9,763 (▲ 3.6% MoM | ▲ 1.6% YoY)
Active Listings: 22,707 (▲ 4.0% MoM | ▲ 0.6% YoY)
Across Metro Atlanta’s core counties, inventory continued building while pricing remained resilient. Buyers are benefiting from greater selection and increased negotiating opportunities, while sellers continue finding success when homes are thoughtfully prepared, competitively priced, and strategically marketed.
Looking Ahead
The biggest question facing the housing market during the second half of 2026 remains inflation.
