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The State of HousingThe State of Housingin Houston Countyin Houston County
Average Sales Price - Residential Homes - Houston County 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 YTD 2026 0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 350,000$191,134 $203,098 $231,205 $260,645 $277,217 $292,739 $298,845 $311,897The housing market has been through some pretty remarkable changes over the last few years. We saw a period where buyers were competing against multiple offers, paying over asking price, and making quick decisions simply to get a home. During that time, (2020 - mid 2024)our average sales price increased by about 41% in just four and a half years. That kind of growth was exciting, but it simply wasn’t sustainable. Today, we’re in a much more balanced and predictable market. Home prices are still about 19% higher than they were in 2022, but the pace of change has slowed considerably. Sellers are once again contributing toward buyers’ closing costs, and buyers have more time to make thoughtful decisions. Pricing matters, too. Some sellers are still expecting the market we saw a few years ago, and overpriced homes can sit while those priced appropriately—particularly in the $220,000– $300,000 range—are still moving at a good pace. This booklet takes a closer look at the numbers behind our local housing market and what they can tell us about our community. We hope you find it useful, and if there’s a number you don’t see here or a question you’d like us to dig into, please reach out. We’re always happy to help make sense of the market. A Look at Our Local Housing MarketScott - Scott Free, Broker/Owner
Current Housing Snapshot January - July 2026 The “average” home sold: Bedrooms: 3.6 SQ FT: 2088 Price: $311,746 Age: 22 Years Old Days on Market: 48 Seller Concessions: $55353 BR 48.6% 4 BR 32.3% 5 +BR 13.3% 1-2 BR 5.8%Warner Robins 37.5% Perry 23.4% Kathleen 17% Bonaire 14.7% Byron 3.4% Elko 0.5%VA Loan 32.7% Conventional 32.5% FHA Loan 20.3% CASH 13% USDA Loan 0.9% BedroomsLoan Type Location
Price PointThings seem to be stabilizing. When we compare 2019–2022 with 2021–2025, we can see just how much our local market has changed. We’ve gone from tracking home sales in $50,000 price ranges to $100,000 ranges—and we’ve had to add additional columns to keep up. In 2022, our highest-priced homes could simply be grouped into “Over $450K.” Today, we’re seeing many homes selling for more than $650,000. That growth is worth watching, but the pace has slowed. If we used the same “Over $450K” category today, the number of homes sold in that range would have increased by about 142%, compared with a staggering 696% increase from 2019–2022. The $550K–$650K range is currently growing faster than the market above $650K, but it will be interesting to see how that changes in the years ahead. At the other end of the market, homes under $250,000 continue to become harder to find. Sales in both the “Under $150K” and “$150K–$250K” ranges have continued to shrink, making the traditional starter home increasingly difficult to come by.
$250K - $350K 32.1% $150K - $250 K 26.8% $350K - $450K 18.4% $450K - $550K 9.9% $550K - $650K 5% Under $150K 4% Over $650K 3.8%Warner Robins 33.1% Perry 24.7% Kathleen 18.2% Bonaire 15.1% Byron 5% Elko 0.6%high school # avail. Avg price HOCO 45 $441,691 Veterans 126 $402,212 Perry 143 $396,147 northside 87 $283,018 warner robins 77 $256,348 Age # avail. Avg price New 158 $364,489 2-15 yrs 111 $395,388 16-30 yrs 92 $407,893 31-45 yrs 42 $363,905 45+ yrs 75 $229,048CityAvailability Homes Available In Houston County (478 units: pulled from Central GA MLS on Friday, 8/7/26)PriceSchool districtAGe
affordabilityhousehold salary required to purchase Check out this housing affordability calculator by Nerdwallet to see how much income is needed to qualify to buy at home based on your criteria! These numbers are actually better than they were several years ago, based on more reasonable interest rates. Figures above estimated using interest rate of 6.75%, credit above 680, 45% debt to income ratio, down payment noted in each chart and county only taxes. City taxes raise the monthly payment and the the income required to qualify for these loan types.
City # Sold Avg Price Centerville 5 $327,960 Bonaire 56 $402,455 Byron 20 $270,066 Kathleen 99 $419,733 Perry 150 $335,647 Warner Robins 46 $459,825 new construction Nearly 26% of homes sold so far this year were new construction. The average new construction home in Houston County was $367,197 with 377 homes sold. The average new construction home was 4 bedrooms, approximately 2281 sq feet and priced around $163.24 per sq foot. Both Byron and Perry have new town homes being built, with each having a handful sold this year. The average price of a town home in Byron was $246,830 and in Perry: $228,522. The numbers below are for all new construction including town homes.
BR Size Avg Rent 1 BR $1140 2 BR $1344 3 BR $1485 BR Size # rented Avg Rent 1 BR 63 $1277 2 BR 211 $1681 3 BR 71 $2162 Rent amount Monthly Salary to Qualify (3X rent) Hourly wage needed Annual Household Salary $1000 $3000 / mo $14.42 / hour $36000 / yr 1250 $3750 / mo $21.63 / hour $45,000 / yr 1500 $4500 / mo $25.96 / hour $54,000 / yr 1750 $5250 / mo $30.29 / hour $63,000 / yr 2000 $6000 / mo $34.62 / hour $72,000 / yr rentals Apartments houses Source: RendCafe, Houston County, GA data updated June 18, 2026 Source: Central GA MLS, Houston County, YTD 2026 as of 8/11/26 Income required to rent
our friends & neighbors Although this report focuses on Houston County, our community extends far beyond the lines drawn on a map. Our neighboring counties are part of the same regional story —and when one community succeeds, we all benefit. With the ease of travel throughout Middle Georgia, many people live in one county, work in another, and enjoy the businesses, schools and amenities of communities throughout the region. Across the area, the housing trends are similar. Home prices have become more stable, but continue to rise, while rents remain on an upward path. As interest rates ease, homeownership is becoming somewhat more attainable than it has been in recent years. As you review the charts, remember that smaller markets can produce dramatic percentage changes when only a few homes sell in a given year. A difference of just a few sales can look significant on paper. The key is to look beyond a single number and understand the larger trend. Data from Central GA MLS Jan-July 2025 vs Jan - July 2026, as of 8/11/26
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