Athens, GA Housing Market

Market data powered by Zillow Research. Last updated: 2026-04-02

Athens, GA offers balanced conditions for buyers.

  • Prices are essentially flat (1.6% YoY) — good negotiating leverage for buyers.
  • Price-to-rent ratio: 26.1 — renting may be more affordable in the near term.

Median Home Value

$361,286

ZHVI

Year-over-Year

+1.6%

Price change

5-Year Change

+42.7%

Since 2021

Median Rent

$1,154/mo

ZORI

Active Listings

260

For sale

State Avg

$328,277

Georgia

Home Value Trends

5-year Zillow Home Value Index for Athens, GA vs. state and national averages.

Rent Data

Median Rent

$1,154/mo

Rent YoY Change

+3.9%

Rent vs. Buy Calculator

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