Clayton
Housing Market
Median sale price $2,250,000, down 13.1% year over year, with homes going under contract in about 64 days, 38 homes on the market.
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Inventory sits at 9.9 months of supply — heavy by the 3-to-6-month balanced benchmark, and 9% of listed homes are already under contract. Prices are down 13.1% versus the prior year, but sellers are still collecting 91.8% of asking. Taken together, the data leans toward buyers — leverage is real for those ready to use it.
Who has leverage right now
Leverage scores are derived from the Momentum Score (supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend). Right now the data favors buyers.
- Prices — heavy supply keeps the pressure on sellers; softening is the path of least resistance.
- Negotiating power — buyers gain ground as 9% of inventory sits under contract.
Derived from current Clayton data, not a prediction or guarantee. Markets move; talk to an agent before acting on any single reading.
The read on Clayton
The median sale price across Clayton currently stands at $2,250,000, down 13.1% from a year ago. Buyers are paying a median of $724 per square foot. The typical home goes under contract in about 64 days. Sellers are capturing 91.8% of their original asking price on average.
There are 38 active listings on the market, with 5 more already under contract. At the current sales pace that works out to 9.9 months of supply — a buyer-leaning market by the standard six-month benchmark. 46 homes closed here over the trailing 12 months.
Clayton prices sit above the Rabun County median by roughly 357%.
Weighing supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend together, the Momentum Score for Clayton is 26 of 100 — soft market territory. This page recalculates every day as new MLS data lands, so the numbers above reflect the market as of September 21, 2026.
Where the market is heading
Median price · daily recalculation
The calls we’re making from today’s data
The sharpest 1-yr median swing among tracked communities. Thin samples can exaggerate swings — verify with a comp analysis before treating it as trend.
Buyers: ask for concessions — rate buydowns and repair credits are back on the table. Sellers: presentation and the first two weekends decide your outcome; price accordingly.
Generated from today’s data by Momentum’s analysis engine and reviewed on a rolling basis by our broker team.
How it stacks up across Rabun County
| Market | Median | Active | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton ← this page | $2.25M | 38 | 26 | |
| Lakemont | $2.38M | 13 | 40 | Open → |
Neighborhoods on the move
| Lake BurtonClayton | $2.25M | ▲ -10% |
| Lake BurtonClayton | $2.25M | ▼ 10% |
| Lake BurtonClayton | $2.25M | 25 |
| Screamer MountainClayton | $331K | 3 |
| Lake BurtonClayton | $2.25M | 37 days |
Clayton ZIP codes
Most active communities
Put this data to work
The questions people actually ask
Should I buy a house in Clayton right now?
The data says conditions currently favor buyers in Clayton — the Momentum Score reads 26/100 with 9.9 months of supply. For buyers that means preparation over hesitation: well-priced homes still move fast, but there is more room to negotiate than a year ago. The right timing always depends on your rate, your equity, and how long you plan to stay — not just the market.
Is Clayton becoming more affordable?
Yes, modestly — the median sale price in Clayton is $2,250,000, down 13.1% versus the prior year, while sellers still capture 91.8% of asking price. Softening prices plus normal-length marketing times mean affordability is improving at the margin, though financing costs matter more than list prices for most monthly payments.
Where are prices falling fastest in Clayton?
Among tracked communities with enough sales to measure, the sharpest 1-year median declines are Lake Burton (-10%). Note that community-level medians move on small sale counts — a few high- or low-end closings can swing them — so treat these as leads for a comp analysis, not verdicts.
Which Clayton neighborhoods are most competitive?
Measured by speed of sale, the fastest-moving tracked communities right now are Lake Burton (37 days) — homes there go under contract well ahead of the market-wide pace of 64 days.
How does Clayton compare to the rest of Rabun County?
Clayton's median of $2,250,000 runs 357% above the county-wide median of $492,500, and homes here take 64 days to go under contract versus 58 county-wide.
Clayton housing market FAQ
How is the housing market in Clayton right now?
As of September 21, 2026, the Clayton housing market favors buyers: the median sale price is $2,250,000 (down 13.1% year over year), 38 homes are for sale against 46 sales in the last 12 months, which is 9.9 months of supply, and the typical home goes under contract in about 64 days.
How much is a house in Clayton?
The median home sold for $2,250,000 in Clayton over the last 12 months, about $724 per square foot; asking prices on the 38 current listings run from well below to well above that, and the community pages linked below show what each neighborhood actually sells for.
Is it a good time to sell a house in Clayton?
By the numbers, sellers in Clayton are getting 91.8% of asking price and going under contract in about 64 days with 9.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply generally favors sellers; over six favors buyers. Whether it is a good time for you depends on what you paid and where you are going next, which is a conversation with an agent, not a chart.
What is the Clayton housing market forecast?
Momentum Realty publishes the recorded trend, not a prediction: Clayton median sale prices are down 13.1% year over year, inventory stands at 9.9 months of supply, and 9% of listings are under contract. The charts on this page update with every MLS refresh, so the direction shows up here before any forecast catches it.
What is the median home price in Clayton?
The median sale price in Clayton is currently $2,250,000, down 13.1% from a year ago, based on MLS sales data updated September 21, 2026.
Is Clayton a buyer's or seller's market right now?
The data currently favors buyers. Clayton scores 26 of 100 on the Momentum Score, with 9.9 months of housing supply. Conditions change; this page updates daily.
How long do homes take to sell in Clayton?
The typical home in Clayton goes under contract in about 64 days, per current MLS data.
How many homes are for sale in Clayton?
There are approximately 38 active listings in Clayton as of September 21, 2026.
Are home prices in Clayton rising or falling?
Median sale prices are down 13.1% year over year based on a rolling comparison of MLS sales.
Momentum agents use this intelligence every day to price listings and write winning offers across Clayton. Talk through what the numbers mean for your move.
Every number on this page is computed directly from licensed Georgia MLS feeds, recorded public sales and public records — nothing is manually adjusted or estimated by hand. Medians use recorded closed sales; supply figures use live listing counts refreshed twice daily; the Momentum Score methodology is summarized .
Analyst oversight: Jon Brooks — Co-Founder, Momentum Realty · CEO, Momentum Research · Housing Market Analyst · methodology reviewed quarterly · Last data refresh: September 21, 2026 at 8:13 PM ET
Statistics on this page are computed automatically from licensed MLS feeds and public data sources (public records) and summarized without manual review. Figures are estimates based on recent recorded activity, are deemed reliable but not guaranteed, and should be verified with a licensed agent before making decisions. This page does not constitute an appraisal or an automated valuation of any specific property. Momentum Realty is licensed in Florida and Georgia. Equal Housing Opportunity.