Published September 29, 2026 · Data: August 2026
BROAD COUNTY CONTEXT: Hall, Forsyth, Fulton and Gwinnett counties, Georgia
Broad county context only. These figures do not isolate city limits, Lake Lanier waterfront, private docks, neighborhoods or luxury homes.
Fulton had the lowest median asking price but the highest median asking price per square foot among four selected counties in August.
Fulton median asking price
$395,000
Lowest of the four selected county medians, but not a city-level benchmark.
Fulton median asking price per sq ft
$243
Highest of the four selected county medians.
The ranking changes with the question
Fulton’s median listing price was $395,000, below Hall’s $498,750, Gwinnett’s $450,000 and Forsyth’s $669,945. Its median listing price per square foot, however, was $243, above the other three counties. The lowest total asking-price median did not mean the lowest per-square-foot median.
The reported median listing size was 1,730 square feet in Fulton and 3,122 in Forsyth, a difference of 1,392 square feet. This supplies useful size context, but does not prove that size explains the price differences. These are separate medians from varied listing pools.
Keep the comparison honest
Do not multiply a county’s median size by its median price per square foot and label the result a typical home price. The medians need not refer to the same listing. Likewise, these asking prices are not evidence of what buyers ultimately paid.
The comparison is useful when a buyer is deciding which features and total costs matter. A smaller home at a higher price per square foot can still have a lower total asking price. A property-specific review must account for the actual home and its ownership needs.
The source numbers
Four county-month observations from Realtor.com Economic Research, August 2026. All four selected rows have quality_flag 0; this is a provider flag, not a guarantee of completeness.
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| County | Median listing price | Median listing price per sq ft | Median listing size, sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hall County | $498,750 | $204 | 2,500 |
| Forsyth County | $669,945 | $225 | 3,122 |
| Fulton County | $395,000 | $243 | 1,730 |
| Gwinnett County | $450,000 | $184 | 2,560 |
How we calculated it
Select exact Georgia county FIPS 13139, 13117, 13121 and 13135 for August 2026. Use the published values without blending sources or months.
Compare separately published medians for listing price, listing price per square foot and listing size. Do not divide or multiply these medians to construct a synthetic typical property; medians do not combine that way.
Compute absolute differences using the published Fulton and Forsyth fields. No conclusion about causation or intrinsic value is drawn from the differences.
- Fulton minus Forsyth median asking price: $395,000 - $669,945 = -$274,945
- Fulton minus Forsyth median asking price per square foot: $243 - $225 = $18 per square foot
- Forsyth minus Fulton median listing size: 3,122 - 1,730 = 1,392 square feet
What this can and cannot tell us
- Broad county context only. These figures do not isolate city limits, Lake Lanier waterfront, private docks, neighborhoods or luxury homes.
- Realtor.com includes listed single-family homes and condo/townhomes. Asking-price metrics describe listings, not completed sales or a property valuation.
- The provider revises its series as coverage and methods evolve. No selected row has a triggered quality flag, but coverage and property mix can still affect comparisons.
Sources
- Realtor.com Economic Research county inventory data
Realtor.com Economic Research · Retrieved 2026-09-29 - Realtor.com data library and metric definitions
Realtor.com Economic Research · Retrieved 2026-09-29
Put the findings in context
Why the Lowest County Asking Price May Not Mean the Lowest Price per Square FootA broader market report is a starting point. Talk with Ashley about the recent comparable sales and property details that matter for your plans.