Wilkes County, GA Housing Market Brief
county · GA · as of August 2026
What is Wilkes 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 Wilkes County, GA in its market cycle?
Wilkes County, GA is classified as Emerging — early in its cycle, with scores climbing from a low base. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Wilkes County, GA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $486K | ▲ +137.1% |
| Median Days on Market | 105 days | ▲ +144.2% |
| Months of Supply | 4.7 | ▼ -79.3% |
| Homes for Sale | 29 | ▼ -34.1% |
| Homes Sold | 6 | ▲ +200% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $164 | ▲ +26.7% |
How has Wilkes County, GA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wilkes County, GA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Wilkes County, GA is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 38 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Wilkes County, GA?
The median sale price in Wilkes County, GA is $486K, having risen 137.1% over the past year.
How affordable is Wilkes County, GA?
Wilkes County, GA scores 2 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Wilkes County, GA's Alpha Score?
Wilkes County, GA's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (66/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (2/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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