Atlanta Housing Market

By Erika Ludvigsen

The median home sale price in Atlanta decreased by 0.2% in January compared to the same time last year, while national prices rose 1.3%.

Atlanta’s median home price fell in January, contrasting with the national trend

The median home price in the Atlanta area fell slightly by 0.2% in January compared to the same month last year. The median home price was $379,990, down $755 from last January. This contrasts with the national trend, where home prices have increased by 1.3% compared to January 2025. 

Atlanta single-family homes post the steepest decline among property types

Atlanta single-family home prices have continued to decline since their 2025 peak in June. Townhome prices increased by 2.7% over the past 12 months to $355,000. Condo prices also increased, rising by 5.1% to $290,000. Even with price appreciation, condos remain the most affordable property type in Atlanta.

Atlanta ranked 23rd out of the top 40 U.S. markets for year over year home price growth

Atlanta’s modest decline in median home price in January ranked in the middle among Sun Belt markets. Miami (2.7%), Tampa (1.5%), and Charlotte (0.9%) recorded year-over-year increases in median home prices. By contrast, several Sun Belt markets posted steeper year-over-year declines than Atlanta, including Jacksonville (0.8%), Orlando (1.5%), and Raleigh (4.3%).


Summary chart showing Atlanta key indicators for January. Atlanta’s median sale price is $379,990, down 0.2% year over year, a decline of $755. The U.S. median is $374,900, up 1.3% annually, or $4,900. Atlanta ranks 25th in price level and 23rd in annual change.
Atlanta’s January home prices dipped slightly year over year but remain slightly higher than the national median.


Bar chart showing Atlanta’s median sale price each January from 2018 to 2026. Prices rose steadily from about $219,000 in 2018 to a peak near $383,000 in 2024, before easing slightly to about $380,000 in January 2026.
Atlanta’s January median sale price remains near record highs despite edging down slightly over the past year.


Line chart showing the annual dollar change in Atlanta home sale prices from 2018 to early 2026. Annual gains peaked around $70,000 in 2022, then fell rapidly in 2023. By early 2026, the annual change is slightly negative, indicating a modest year-over-year price decline.
Atlanta’s annual dollar change in home prices has narrowed, with prices declining after several years of large gains.


Area chart showing the annual percent change in Atlanta home sale prices from 2018 to early 2026. Growth accelerated to roughly 25% in 2021–2022, slowed sharply through 2023, and turned mildly negative by early 2026, signaling a small year-over-year decline.
Atlanta’s annual price growth has cooled substantially, showing year-over-year declines in recent months.


Bar chart showing Atlanta’s median sale price each January from 2018 to 2026. Prices rose steadily from about $219,000 in 2018 to a peak near $383,000 in 2024, before easing slightly to about $380,000 in January 2026.
Atlanta’s January median sale price remains near record highs despite edging down slightly over the past year.


Bar chart showing Atlanta’s year-over-year percent change in sale prices each January from 2018 to 2026. Annual increases peaked at 24.5% in January 2022, slowed sharply in 2023, rebounded modestly in 2024, and turned slightly negative in January 2025 (-0.5%) and January 2026 (-0.2%).
January price growth in Atlanta has cooled from pandemic-era highs turning slightly negative in January 2025 (-0.5%) and January 2026 (-0.2%).


Horizontal bar chart ranking metro-area median sale prices in January. San Jose tops the list at about $1.4 million, while Cleveland is near $225,000. Atlanta’s median sale price is $379,990, positioning it in the middle of the national distribution.
Atlanta’s January median sale price sits close to the national middle, well below high-priced coastal markets but above many more affordable Midwestern markets.


Horizontal bar chart showing year-over-year percent changes in January sale prices across U.S. metros. Philadelphia leads with an 8.6% increase, while Raleigh posts the largest decline at -4.3%. Atlanta shows a small decline of -0.2%, placing it near the middle of the distribution.
Atlanta’s January price change ranks near the middle of major metros, with a modest decline compared with sharper drops in some markets and continued growth in others. Philadelphia leads with an 8.6% increase, while Raleigh posts the largest decline at -4.3%. Atlanta shows a small decline of -0.2%, placing it near the middle of the distribution.


Dashboard-style chart showing key indicators by property type in Atlanta. Detached homes have a median sale price of $388,500 and a -1.1% annual change, down $4,500. Attached homes have a median price of $355,000, up 2.7% year over year, or $9,280. Condos have a median price of $290,000, up 5.1%, or $14,000 annually.
In January, attached homes and condos continued to see price growth, while detached homes posted a modest year-over-year decline.


Split horizontal bar charts showing Atlanta home prices and annual price changes by property type as of January. The sale price chart shows median prices of $388,500 for detached homes, $355,000 for attached homes, and $290,000 for condos. The annual change chart shows detached home prices down 1.1% year over year, while attached homes are up 2.7% and condos are up 5.1%, indicating stronger recent price growth in attached and condo properties compared with detached homes.
In January, price trends varied by property type in Atlanta, with attached homes and condos posting gains while detached homes saw a modest year-over-year decline.


For questions and commentary about this report:

Erika Ludvigsen, National Director of Residential Analytics at CoStar and Homes.com, based in Atlanta, GA, is available for interviews to provide expert insights on this data and the broader residential real estate market.

Erika Ludvigsen

National Director of Residential Analytics

Homes.com

eludvigsen@costar.com

Homes.com releases preliminary figures on housing trends on a monthly basis. Although these numbers may change slightly once all home sales are accounted for, they provide an early indication of home sale price appreciation during January 2026.

Definition of Sale Prices

Median home price is the midpoint sale price of homes closed during each month. This data includes homes that are detached, attached, and condominiums. Detached homes are single-family units. Attached homes are townhomes, rowhouses, and duplexes. The condominium classification includes co-ops.

For most markets, geographical coverage consists of the Census-defined Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA). Data for San Francisco, Los Angeles, Miami, and New York is at the Metropolitan Division level.

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Erika Ludvigsen

Erika Ludvigsen is the National Director of Residential Analytics for CoStar and Homes.com, where she delivers insight on the U.S. housing market by analyzing Homes.com’s residential datasets alongside broader economic and demographic trends. She brings deep expertise in new construction, having previously led the national market intelligence team at PulteGroup, and has held roles at BlackRock, Century Communities, and Elme Communities. With more than 15 years in real estate market analytics, she holds a finance degree from Georgetown University and regularly speaks on residential real estate at major industry events, including IMN’s Land/Homebuilding Capital Markets Forum and the International Builders’ Show (IBS). Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and RISMedia.

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