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Social Circle, GA Housing Market
The typical home in Social Circle, GA is worth $368,108, rose 0.9% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, July 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $337,000, -2.5% year over year (through May 2026). With 5.2 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 85 days, Social Circle is a buyer's market. At today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $368,108 home is about $1,892/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Social Circle, GA
Typical home value
$368,108
+0.9% in 12 months
Zillow, July 2026
Median sale price
$337,000
-2.5% year over year
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
85
Slow-moving
Redfin, through May 2026
Active listings
52
5.2 months of supply
Redfin, through May 2026
30-yr fixed rate
6.66%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, August 2026
Median household income
$82,188
Home costs 4.5x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Selling below asking
Redfin, through May 2026
Zillow figures are as of July 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Social Circle a buyer's or seller's market?
Social Circle, GA is a buyer's market, based on 5.2 months of supply and homes selling in about 85 days. Above 5 months of supply, homes start accumulating faster than they clear, which is where buyers gain leverage on price, repairs, and closing costs.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Social Circle housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Social Circle, GA. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $337,000 |
| Median list price | $397,190 |
| Year-over-year price change | -2.5% |
| Median price per sq ft | $166/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 85 days |
| Active inventory | 52 listings |
| Months of supply | 5.2 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 97.8% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 10 |
| New listings (that month) | 17 |
| Listings with a price cut | 25.0% |
| Market condition | Buyer's market |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Social Circle is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Social Circle is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Social Circle home prices moved?
Over the last three years the median sale price in Social Circle, GA fell 19.3%, from $417,450 to $337,000. The live Zillow value series has rose 0.9% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 25.0% of Social Circle listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a modest share, which is what a market looks like when sellers are pricing close to where homes actually clear. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 5.2 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 97.8%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Social Circle?
Priced off the typical home value of $368,108 at the current 6.66% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $73,622 | $294,486 | $1,892/mo |
| 5% | $18,405 | $349,702 | $2,247/mo |
Zillow, July 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, August 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $1,892, that implies roughly $81,105 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Social Circle earns $82,188, about $1,083 more than that threshold — the typical local household clears the payment on a typical local home with 20% down. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 4.5x — above the historical 3x norm but in line with much of the country in 2026.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Social Circle?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Social Circle, GA, so we cannot compute a price-to-rent ratio here without borrowing a nearby market's rents and calling them local — which we will not do. The rent vs. buy calculator works with a rent figure you supply.
Is inventory rising or falling in Social Circle?
Active listings in Social Circle, GA went from 61 in May 2025 to 52 in May 2026, a -14.8% change. Falling inventory tightens competition. When supply drops while demand holds, sale-to-list ratios rise before the median sale price does.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | 64 | 14 |
| July 2025 | 65 | 13 |
| August 2025 | 51 | 7 |
| September 2025 | 50 | 11 |
| October 2025 | 51 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 55 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 54 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 57 | 16 |
| February 2026 | 56 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 56 | 17 |
| April 2026 | 52 | 11 |
| May 2026 | 52 | 17 |
Redfin, through May 2026
How does Social Circle compare to Georgia and the U.S.?
Social Circle homes sell for $337,000 — 13% below the Georgia median of $389,000. Against the national median of $410,700, Social Circle runs 18% lower. Year-over-year, Social Circle moved -2.5% against Georgia's +1.6% — a bigger swing than the state as a whole.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Circle, GA | $337,000 | -2.5% | 85 days |
| Georgia statewide | $389,000 | +1.6% | 49 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Social Circle
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 5.2. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The share of listings cutting price, currently 25.0%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $355 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 6.66%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $368,108 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Social Circle listing goes under contract in 85 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 97.8% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
- In the last published month Social Circle added 17 new listings against 10 sales — more competition arriving than clearing, so early timing matters.
- Your equity moved +0.9% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Social Circle varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Social Circle
There are currently 52 homes listed for sale in Social Circle, Georgia. The median listing price is $397K.
Active listings
52
Homes on market
Median list price
$397K
Avg. days on market
85
Days until sale
New this week
17
Newly listed
How much do homes cost in Social Circle by property type?
How the Social Circle, GA market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $337,000 | $166/sq ft | 10 | 85 days |
Who lives in Social Circle?
American Community Survey estimates for Social Circle. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
5,113
Households
1,751
Median income
$82,188/yr
Median age
34.7 years
Owner-occupied
78.4%
Median home value
$244,400
Median gross rent
$1,130/mo
Mean commute
38 min
78.4% of occupied homes in Social Circle are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $244,400 against Zillow's $368,108 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions.
Which public schools serve Social Circle?
4 schools tracked · 1,942 students
The largest public schools serving Social Circle, GA by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Social Circle High School
Grades 9-12 · 579 students
Social Circle Primary School
Grades PK-2 · 492 students
Social Circle Middle School
Grades 6-8 · 448 students
Social Circle Elementary School
Grades 3-5 · 423 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near Social Circle, GA?
Ordered by distance from Social Circle, not by size. Compare Social Circle side by side with any of them.
Social Circle housing market FAQ
Is Social Circle a buyer's or seller's market?
Social Circle, GA is currently a buyer's market. That read comes from 5.2 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 85 days, and sellers getting 97.8% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Social Circle?
The typical home in Social Circle, GA is worth $368,108 (Zillow Home Value Index, July 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $337,000, about $166 per square foot.
Is Social Circle cheaper than the rest of Georgia?
Social Circle's median sale price of $337,000 is 13% lower than the Georgia statewide median of $389,000, and 18% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Social Circle?
Homes in Social Circle, GA spent a median of 85 days on market before going under contract, versus 49 days statewide. Over two months means buyers have time to inspect, compare and negotiate. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Social Circle?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 6.66%, 20% down on a $368,108 home is about $1,892 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $81,105 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $82,188.
Are home prices rising in Social Circle?
The typical home value in Social Circle, GA rose 0.9% over the last 12 months, from $364,960 to $368,108 (Zillow, July 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Social Circle?
Social Circle ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Social Circle?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Social Circle, GA is a buyer's market with 5.2 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 6.66%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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