DeKalb County, GA Housing Market Brief
county · GA · score computed October 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.
Population band 5 of 5 (population 103,008–9,808,667) · comparable within its band
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.
What’s the forecast for DeKalb County, GA?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
DeKalb County, GA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $364K | ▲ +2.9% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 54 days | ▼ -10% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 5.4 | ▼ -5.3% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 3,217 | ▼ -26% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 598 | ▼ -21% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $195 | ▲ +0.4% | Redfin |
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?
In the scores computed October 2026, DeKalb County, GA is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 35 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, 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 $364K, having risen 2.9% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is DeKalb County, GA?
DeKalb County, GA scores 13 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 (85/100) and its weakest is Affordability (13/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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