Dekalb County, GA home prices

Dekalb County, GA: the typical home is worth $339,293 as of 2026-05, down -3.0% over the past year and +136.5% since 2000. Listings run about $198/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $38,221 → 2026: $339,293 (8.9×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $339,293, homes in Dekalb County sit 53% above the Georgia median ($221,642) and 45% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #31 of 159 Georgia counties by price.

Prices are cooling (-3.0% in the last year) — leaning buyer's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 54 days on the market, with 22% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.4× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,675/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,786/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Fulton County, GA ($422,454) · Rockdale County, GA ($305,549) · Gwinnett County, GA ($410,908) · Clayton County, GA ($231,580) · Henry County, GA ($322,517) · Cobb County, GA ($428,984)