Moving to Atlanta, Georgia: The 2026 Data Guide
Atlanta is in Fulton County, Georgia (ZIP codes 30318, 30316, 30310, 30309). · Homes for sale in Atlanta · Fulton County
As of 2026-09-06, the median home sold in Atlanta, Georgia over the last 12 months went for $405,000 (4,294 closings across 1646 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $240 per square foot for a median 1,724-sq-ft home built around 1994. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 36 days, and with 3,040 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 8.5 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 97% of their original asking price. That is right in line with the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
What your budget buys in Atlanta
Three price points from 4,159 recent Atlanta closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $255,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,339 sq ft, built around 1986 (517 sales).
- Around $405,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 1,699 sq ft, built around 2003 (530 sales).
- Around $585,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 3-bath home of about 2,320 sq ft, built around 2003 (409 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Atlanta
Take the median $405,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.71% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $2,093/month. Georgia taxes 40% of fair market value: at Fulton County’s typical unincorporated millage of 25.95 mills, the median home’s bill is roughly $4,152/year ($346/month) after the standard homestead exemption — county and school exemptions vary and can lower it; inside a city, add the city millage. Georgia homeowners insurance runs well below Florida’s coastal premiums for most of the state; get a quote on the specific address, since roof age and wind exposure still move it. All in, budget on the order of $2,439/month to own the median Atlanta home.
For the full worksheet — the 40% assessment, the exemptions Fulton County offers, and city versus unincorporated millage — see the Fulton County property tax guide.
Where people are buying: Atlanta’s most active communities
The communities with the most closings in the last 12 months, with each one’s median sale and how long its current listings have been on the market. Every name links to that community’s own guide with live listings.
| Community | Sales (12 mo) | Median | Days listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Park | 93 | $650,000 | 18 |
| East Atlanta | 58 | $502,500 | 19 |
| Reynoldstown | 49 | $702,500 | 26 |
| Candler Park | 42 | $850,350 | 9 |
| Sylvan Hills | 41 | $335,000 | 40 |
| Ormewood Park | 41 | $637,000 | 15 |
| Woodbury Park | 39 | $287,990 | 29 |
| Old Fourth Ward | 34 | $929,950 | 28 |
Atlanta by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 30349 (351 sales, median $270,000), 30318 (315 sales, median $430,000), 30331 (244 sales, median $281,490), 30309 (216 sales, median $351,000), 30316 (208 sales, median $417,000), 30339 (190 sales, median $433,625).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 53% were single-family homes, 19% townhomes or villas, and 29% condos. New construction accounted for 7% of closings, led by Woodbury Park, Creekview, Towns at Monroe, Norman Drive Townhomes, Briar Creek. The housing stock skews older: 17% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 38% before 1980.
Getting around from Atlanta
Measured from the center of Atlanta’s recent sales: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is about 10 miles; Alpharetta is about 21 miles; Athens is about 60 miles; Macon is about 78 miles. Distances are straight-line; drive times depend on the corridor and time of day.
Schools, taxes, and insurance: where to verify
Confirm school zoning for any specific address directly with the district. Property tax figures on this page use Fulton County’s typical millage of 25.95; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Get an insurance quote for the specific address before you go under contract.
Atlanta: the case for and against
What works in Atlanta’s favor
- homes move quickly (median 36 days listed), so well-priced homes get competition
- about 8.5 months of supply gives buyers room to negotiate
- property tax is levied on 40% of value, so the effective rate is lower than the millage suggests, and most counties add homestead exemptions on top
What to plan for
- Georgia has a flat state income tax (about 5%, scheduled to keep stepping down), which Florida does not
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<a href="https://movewithmomentum.com/moving-to-atlanta-ga">Moving to Atlanta, GA (2026): Home Prices, Cost to Own, Neighborhoods & Taxes — Momentum Realty</a>Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Atlanta communities over the trailing 12 months (community snapshots as of their last refresh; price-band examples from the most recent closings on file); tax and insurance figures are Fulton County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.