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Fayette County, GA home prices

Fayette County, GA: the typical home is worth $522,410 as of 2026-05, down -0.5% over the past year and +160.3% since 2000. Listings run about $215/sq ft…

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

Fayette County is flat and overvalued — affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum-0.5%Flat
Valuation+18%Elevated
Affordability7/10Affordable
Market55 daysBalanced

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1977: $77,326 → 2026: $522,410 (6.8×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$522,4102026-05
1-year-0.5%
5-year+29.2%
10-year+81.5%
Since 2000+160.3%
Population125k2024
Median income$108,5792023 · 4.8× income
Median rent$2,282/mo2026 · 5.2% gross yield
New homes/yr3232024
Price / sq ft$215listings
Days on market552026-06
Active listings6792026-06
Price cuts21%of listings

Market read

At $522,410, homes in Fayette County sit 136% above the Georgia median ($221,642) and 123% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #4 of 159 Georgia counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (-0.5% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 55 days on the market, with 21% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.8× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~18% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Rent and buy are close — ~$2,579/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $2,282/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

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Nearby counties

Clayton County, GA ($231,580) · Spalding County, GA ($234,498) · Coweta County, GA ($394,004) · Henry County, GA ($322,517) · Pike County, GA ($379,371) · Douglas County, GA ($303,523)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Fayette County, GA?
The typical home in Fayette County is worth $522,410 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Fayette County rising or falling?
Prices are down -0.5% over the past year and +160.3% since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Fayette County affordable?
At 4.8× the local median income of $108,579, Fayette County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Fayette County?
Median rent is $2,282/mo — a gross rental yield of 5.2% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Fayette County?
Homes here take a median of 55 days to sell, with 21% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$200,685
2001$212,620
2002$224,519
2003$233,634
2004$241,279
2005$253,980
2006$265,261
2007$276,370
2008$277,377
2009$263,551
2010$235,016
2011$223,315
2012$201,964
2013$223,386
2014$242,517
2015$262,631
2016$282,498
2017$303,583
2018$322,552
2019$339,853
2020$357,829
2021$384,263
2022$451,813
2023$486,809
2024$513,949
2025$527,753
2026$524,876