Waycross, GA metro area Housing Market

Cold Market

Comprehensive housing market data for the Waycross, GA metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.

Data period: January 2026

Median Sale Price

$200K

1.3% YoY

Days on Market

79 days

2.6% YoY

Active Inventory

186

18.5% YoY

Homes Sold

15

6.2% YoY

Cold Market

Inventory is high and homes are sitting longer — a buyer's market.

Waycross, GA metro area Market Summary

The Waycross, GA metro area housing market is cooling down. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $200K, up 1.3% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 79 days on the market, 2.6% longer than a year ago.

There are 186 homes for sale — 18.5% more than last year. With 12.4 months of supply, this is a buyer's market. 52 new listings were added during this period, up 10.6% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 96.8% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 6.7% of homes sell above their asking price. 31.2% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

93

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 12.4
Days on Market 79
Price Drops 31.2%
Sale-to-List Ratio 96.8%
Market Temperature Cold

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $423K) 52.7%
Days on Market (National: 66) 19.7%
Inventory (National: 1,210,379) 100.0%

vs. Georgia Median

Median Price (Georgia: $360K) 44.4%
Days on Market (Georgia: 80) 1.3%

Investor Takeaway

The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. High inventory relative to sales pace means buyers have options and sellers may be flexible on price. A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals. Prices are 53% below the national median, which could indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Waycross, GA metro area Market Trends

Median Sale Price

Median Days on Market

Active Inventory

Homes Sold

Price per Square Foot

Sale-to-List Ratio

New Listings

Listings with Price Drops

Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$268K

Price per Sq Ft

$124

Sale-to-List Ratio

96.8%

Months of Supply

12.4

Sold Above List

6.7%

Price Drops

31.2%

New Listings

52

10.6% YoY

Pending Sales

44

Off Market in 2 Weeks

9.1%

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