Monroe County
Housing Market

County market report · Georgia · 5 ZIP codes

Median sale price $504,850, up 3.6% year over year, with homes going under contract in about 72 days, 28 homes on the market.

14 communities reporting79 sales analyzedRefreshed twice dailyMomentum Score 43
Live Market Pulse
43/100
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Buyer's Opportunity
About 7 months of supply — room to negotiate. Recalculated every day from licensed MLS data · last refresh October 10, 2026 at 1:31 PM ET.
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Price
$505K ▲
Median sold · 12 moConfidence: Medium
up 3.6% vs the prior 12 months
+3.6% ▲
1-yr price change
n = 79 recent sales
$176/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
95.8%
Sale vs ask
of original asking price
Tempo
6.7mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
72days
Median DOM · closed
closed sales, median
14%
Under contract
of inventory already spoken for
28 · 3
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
64
Sold · last 12 mo
closed across all tracked communities
Market context
30%
New construction
share of recent sales
43/100
Momentum score
Buyer's Opportunity
14
Communities reporting
of 51 tracked in Monroe County
Licensed FL MLSZillow ResearchU.S. Census ACSPublic records
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Today's Take · October 10, 2026
Jon Brooks
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Co-Founder, Momentum Realty · CEO, Momentum Research
Housing Market Analyst

Inventory sits at 6.7 months of supply — heavy by the 3-to-6-month balanced benchmark, and 14% of listed homes are already under contract. Prices are up 3.6% versus the prior year and sellers are still collecting 95.8% of asking. Taken together, the data leans toward buyers — leverage is real for those ready to use it.

What It Means

Who has leverage right now

BUYER'S SELLER'S 43
Momentum Score
Buyer leverage57
Seller leverage43

Leverage scores are derived from the Momentum Score (supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend). Right now the data favors neither side decisively.

Momentum Outlook
  • Prices — heavy supply keeps the pressure on sellers; softening is the path of least resistance.
  • Negotiating power — buyers gain ground as 14% of inventory sits under contract.

Derived from current Monroe County data, not a prediction or guarantee. Markets move; talk to an agent before acting on any single reading.

Supply by Price Band

One inventory number hides four different markets

$300K–$500K
4.3 mo · balanced band · 11 active
$500K–$750K
6.2 mo · buyer-tilted · 14 active

Months of supply = active listings ÷ monthly sales pace, bucketing communities by their recent median. 3–6 months is the balanced band.

Analysis

The read on Monroe County

The median sale price across Monroe County currently stands at $504,850, up 3.6% from a year ago. Buyers are paying a median of $176 per square foot. The typical home goes under contract in about 72 days. Sellers are capturing 95.8% of their original asking price on average.

There are 28 active listings on the market, with 3 more already under contract. At the current sales pace that works out to 6.7 months of supply — a buyer-leaning market by the standard six-month benchmark. 64 homes closed here over the trailing 12 months.

Weighing supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend together, the Momentum Score for Monroe County is 43 of 100 — buyer's opportunity territory. This page recalculates every day as new MLS data lands, so the numbers above reflect the market as of October 10, 2026.

Trends & History

Where the market is heading

Median price · daily recalculation

$484K$505K$526K$505KSep 17: $505KSep 19: $505KSep 20: $505KSep 21: $505KSep 22: $505KSep 23: $505KSep 24: $505KSep 25: $505KSep 26: $505KSep 28: $505KSep 29: $505KSep 30: $505KOct 01: $505KOct 03: $505KOct 04: $505KOct 05: $505KOct 06: $505KOct 07: $505KOct 09: $505KOct 10: $505KSep 17Sep 23Sep 29Oct 05Oct 10
Momentum Research Desk

The calls we’re making from today’s data

Biggest move
River Forest ▼ 6%

The sharpest 1-yr median swing among tracked communities. Thin samples can exaggerate swings — verify with a comp analysis before treating it as trend.

Biggest risk buyers are ignoring
$500K–$750K: 6.2 months of supply

The most crowded shelf in the market. Sellers here are competing hardest — which means overpaying in this band is the most avoidable mistake in Monroe County right now.

Biggest opportunity
$300K–$500K: 4.3 months of supply

The tightest band — sellers in this range hold the most leverage, and buyers should walk in with financing done and terms clean.

What we’re telling clients today

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.

Community Movers

Neighborhoods on the move

Prices rising fastest
Juliette CrossingForsyth$402K▲ 3%
River ForestForsyth$787K▲ -6%
Prices cooling fastest
River ForestForsyth$787K▼ 6%
Juliette CrossingForsyth$402K▼ 3%
Most homes for sale
Juliette CrossingForsyth$402K5
Southeast Monroe CountyForsyth$458K2
The Preserve at Fox RunForsyth$551K1
Selling fastest
Juliette CrossingForsyth$402K78 days
River ForestForsyth$787K87 days
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Cities in Monroe County

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Most active communities

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Plain Answers

The questions people actually ask

Should I buy a house in Monroe County right now?

The data says conditions currently favor buyers in Monroe County — the Momentum Score reads 43/100 with 6.7 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 Monroe County becoming more affordable?

No — the median sale price in Monroe County is $504,850, up 3.6% versus the prior year, while sellers still capture 95.8% of asking price. Rising prices mean waiting has a cost; affordability hinges mostly on your rate.

Where are prices falling fastest in Monroe County?

Among tracked communities with enough sales to measure, the sharpest 1-year median declines are River Forest (-6%); Juliette Crossing (3%). 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 Monroe County neighborhoods are most competitive?

Measured by speed of sale, the fastest-moving tracked communities right now are Juliette Crossing (78 days); River Forest (87 days) — homes there go under contract well ahead of the market-wide pace of 72 days.

Questions

Monroe County housing market FAQ

How is the housing market in Monroe County right now?

As of October 10, 2026, the Monroe County housing market is roughly balanced: the median sale price is $504,850 (up 3.6% year over year), 28 homes are for sale against 64 sales in the last 12 months, which is 6.7 months of supply, and the typical home goes under contract in about 72 days.

How much is a house in Monroe County?

The median home sold for $504,850 in Monroe County over the last 12 months, about $176 per square foot; asking prices on the 28 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 Monroe County?

By the numbers, sellers in Monroe County are getting 95.8% of asking price and going under contract in about 72 days with 6.7 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 Monroe County housing market forecast?

Momentum Realty publishes the recorded trend, not a prediction: Monroe County median sale prices are up 3.6% year over year, inventory stands at 6.7 months of supply, and 14% 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 Monroe County?

The median sale price in Monroe County is currently $504,850, up 3.6% from a year ago, based on MLS sales data updated October 10, 2026.

Is Monroe County a buyer's or seller's market right now?

The data currently is roughly balanced. Monroe County scores 43 of 100 on the Momentum Score, with 6.7 months of housing supply. Conditions change; this page updates daily.

How long do homes take to sell in Monroe County?

The typical home in Monroe County goes under contract in about 72 days, per current MLS data.

How many homes are for sale in Monroe County?

There are approximately 28 active listings in Monroe County as of October 10, 2026.

Are home prices in Monroe County rising or falling?

Median sale prices are up 3.6% year over year based on a rolling comparison of MLS sales.

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Momentum agents use this intelligence every day to price listings and write winning offers across Monroe County. Talk through what the numbers mean for your move.

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Methodology & Accountability

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: October 10, 2026 at 1:31 PM ET

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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.

Selling in this ZIP? Weigh the numbers first: the Florida sell-now-or-wait scoreboard, why 201,552 Florida listings failed to sell in 12 months, and cash offer vs. listing, both numbers. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.