May Highlights
The May 2026 Market Brief, compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), provides a regionally focused synopsis of monthly sales and home prices for residential properties in Metro Atlanta. This summary covers 11 counties: Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Paulding, and Rockdale.
Demand: Buyer activity moderated in May, with 5,323 total sales across Metro Atlanta. Sellers added 8,833 new listings to the market, continuing to provide buyers with fresh inventory while supporting a healthy level of market activity.
Price: Home values remained strong in May. The median sales price increased to $440,000, while the average sales price climbed to $553,500, reflecting continued stability in home prices despite shifting market conditions.
Supply: Housing inventory remained elevated, with 19,715 active listings and a 4.5-month supply of homes available. Properties spent an average of 18 days on market, while cumulative days on market reached 22 days, indicating that competitively priced homes continue to sell relatively quickly even as buyers enjoy more choices.
The data in this report was compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS). For more information on the details of this month's report, please contact the Association at 404.250.0051.
