Metro area index
Home appreciation in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan division
FHFA HPI® data shows the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan division's all-transactions index changed +1.0% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +1.9% for Georgia and +3.0% for the U.S. That ranks 316th of 410 metro areas and divisions FHFA tracks.
- 1-year change
- +1.0%
- 5-year change
- +42.7%
- Since Q1 1995
- +275%
- Metro rank (1 year)
- 316th
U.S. +3.0%
U.S. +41.3%
U.S. +292%
of 410
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA vs Georgia and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA: 374.5
- Georgia: 375.3
- United States: 391.6
Appreciation by time window
| Window | Metro | GA | U.S. | Gap vs GA | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +1.0% | +1.9% | +3.0% | −0.9 pts | −2.0 pts |
| 3 years | +7.8% | +10.9% | +12.9% | −3.1 pts | −5.0 pts |
| 5 years | +42.7% | +47.6% | +41.3% | −4.9 pts | +1.4 pts |
| 10 years | +109% | +112% | +93.3% | −3.0 pts | +15.9 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +275% | +275% | +292% | −0.8 pts | −17.0 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area
Regions with at least 10% of their 2010 population inside the metro division, largest overlap first. A 3-digit ZIP region can extend beyond the metro boundary.
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 | Population in metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 303 · Atlanta, GA area | GA | +1.3% | +32.8% | +387% | 98% |
| 302 · Peachtree City, GA area | GA | +2.5% | +49.2% | +236% | 89% |
| 300 · Roswell, GA area | GA | -0.6% | +43.3% | +270% | 82% |
| 306 · Athens-Clarke County, GA area | GA | +0.9% | +53.6% | +325% | 30% |
| 305 · Gainesville, GA area | GA | +2.6% | +56.5% | +319% | 24% |
| 301 · Rome, GA area | GA | +1.6% | +48.6% | +272% | 23% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area's index peaked in Q2 2007, fell 27.3% to its low in Q2 2012, and regained its peak in Q3 2016, about 9.2 years after the top. Today it sits +105% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Q2 2007 | Q2 2012 | -27.3% | Q3 2016 (9.2 yrs) | +105% |
| GA | Q1 2008 | Q2 2012 | -24.4% | Q2 2017 (9.2 yrs) | +103% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area's index has changed +69.2% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | Metro after inflation | GA after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -2.7% | -1.9% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | -1.8% | +1.0% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +15.0% | +19.0% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +50.4% | +52.6% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +69.2% | +69.5% | +76.8% |
If you bought in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area in…
An example $300,000 purchase grown at the metro index rate to Q2 2026.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the metro rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +268% | $1,104,996 |
| Q2 2000 | +177% | $829,931 |
| Q2 2005 | +118% | $653,803 |
| Q2 2010 | +148% | $744,227 |
| Q2 2015 | +123% | $668,985 |
| Q2 2020 | +62.0% | $485,927 |
| Q2 2021 | +42.7% | $427,990 |
| Q2 2023 | +7.8% | $323,466 |
| Q2 2025 | +1.0% | $303,116 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area?
- FHFA HPI® data for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan division shows changes of +1.0% over one year, +42.7% over five years, and +109% over ten years to Q2 2026, and +275% since Q1 1995.
- Is the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area beating the national average?
- Over the past year the metro's index moved −2.0 pts versus the U.S.; over five years the gap is +1.4 pts.
- What area does this metro index cover?
- FHFA computes metro indexes using the counties in each OMB-defined metropolitan division. The index covers the whole area, so individual neighborhoods and homes can differ from it.