DeKalb County, GA Housing Market Brief
county · GA · as of May 2026
What is DeKalb 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 DeKalb County, GA in its market cycle?
DeKalb 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.
DeKalb County, GA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $385K | ▲ +8% |
| Median Days on Market | 37 days | ▼ -7.5% |
| Months of Supply | 3.5 | ▼ -27.1% |
| Homes for Sale | 2,742 | ▼ -31.6% |
| Homes Sold | 783 | ▼ -7% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $216 | ▲ +9.3% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.7% | ▲ +0.1% |
How has DeKalb County, GA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is DeKalb County, GA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, DeKalb County, GA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 50 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in DeKalb County, GA?
The median sale price in DeKalb County, GA is $385K, having risen 8% over the past year.
How affordable is DeKalb County, GA?
DeKalb County, GA scores 12 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving DeKalb County, GA's Alpha Score?
DeKalb County, GA's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (79/100) and its weakest is Affordability (12/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of DeKalb County, GA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.