Fayette County, GA Housing Market Brief
county · GA · as of May 2026
What is Fayette County, GA’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Fayette County, GA in its market cycle?
Fayette County, GA is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Fayette County, GA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $548K | ▲ +8.4% |
| Median Days on Market | 46 days | ▲ +84% |
| Months of Supply | 3.4 | ▼ -17.1% |
| Homes for Sale | 585 | ▼ -1.2% |
| Homes Sold | 172 | ▲ +19.4% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $209 | ▲ +3.8% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.5% | ▲ +0.2% |
How has Fayette County, GA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fayette County, GA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Fayette County, GA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 49 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Fayette County, GA?
The median sale price in Fayette County, GA is $548K, having risen 8.4% over the past year.
How affordable is Fayette County, GA?
Fayette County, GA scores 20 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Fayette County, GA's Alpha Score?
Fayette County, GA's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (75/100) and its weakest is Affordability (20/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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