Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 18,757 ↑ 4.0% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $68,830 8% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $251,700 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% |
| Median Age | 42.4 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 7.9% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 77 transactions |
| Active Listings | 49 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 511 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Mar 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $17,970 |
| Recent Sales | 70 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 184 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 25.45 acres |
| Active Listings | 48 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 16.21 | $372,000 | $22,949 | 24 Jess Ln | Commerce |
| Mar 2026 | 5.00 | $99,000 | $19,800 | 0 Lord Road -Tract 6 | Commerce |
| Mar 2026 | 12.34 | $90,000 | $7,293 | 0 Garrison Shoals Rd | Lula |
| Feb 2026 | 3.86 | $77,000 | $19,948 | 550 Baldwin Falls Rd | Baldwin |
| Feb 2026 | 3.86 | $77,000 | $19,948 | 550 Baldwin Falls Rd #1 | Baldwin |
| Feb 2026 | 8.08 | $195,000 | $24,137 | 2 Highway 51 S | Homer |
| Feb 2026 | 3.46 | $92,500 | $26,726 | LOT 5 Purvis Rd | Baldwin |
| Feb 2026 | 1.03 | $28,000 | $27,184 | 1 Planters Pointe Dr #1 | Baldwin |
| Feb 2026 | 6.43 | $140,000 | $21,773 | 0 Carson Rd Lot 32 | Danielsville |
| Jan 2026 | 15.26 | $269,000 | $17,628 | 0 White Rd Tract 2 | Alto |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 1.19 | $17,000 | $14,286 | 136 Lakeview Way | Baldwin |
| Jan 2026 | 1.19 | $17,000 | $14,286 | 136 Lakeview Way #4 | Baldwin |
| Jan 2026 | 4.08 | $135,000 | $33,064 | 0 Sweetwater Way | Lula |
| Dec 2025 | 5.00 | $106,150 | $21,230 | 0 Wynn Lake Rd | Alto |
| Dec 2025 | 8.05 | $165,000 | $20,497 | 0 Hembree Road | Maysville |
| Dec 2025 | 15.45 | $260,000 | $16,828 | TRACT 2 McCoy Bridge Rd | Homer |
| Dec 2025 | 1.44 | $900,000 | $625,000 | 30393 Highway 441 S | Commerce |
| Dec 2025 | 9.08 | $127,500 | $14,042 | 0 Summit St | Baldwin |
| Nov 2025 | 17.51 | $174,021 | $9,938 | 0 Bellamy Rd | Homer |
| Nov 2025 | 10.45 | $225,000 | $21,531 | 0 Sims Bridge Rd | Commerce |
| Oct 2025 | 2.01 | $25,000 | $12,438 | 0 Purvis Rd | Baldwin |
| Oct 2025 | 5.79 | $165,000 | $28,507 | 0 Hwy 51S | Homer |
| Oct 2025 | 5.00 | $120,000 | $24,000 | 230 Dyer Rd Tract 2 | Gillsville |
| Oct 2025 | 10.11 | $109,000 | $10,781 | 0 Cypress Dr #14-15 | Alto |
| Oct 2025 | 10.11 | $109,000 | $10,781 | 0 Cypress Dr | Alto |
| Oct 2025 | 3.00 | $80,000 | $26,667 | 186 Forrester Rd | Maysville |
| Oct 2025 | 21.79 | $232,500 | $10,672 | 0 Carlan Road #Tract 2 | Commerce |
| Oct 2025 | 14.00 | $232,500 | $16,607 | 0 Carlan Road #Tract 3 | Commerce |
| Oct 2025 | 51.32 | $250,000 | $4,871 | 667 Mount Olivet Rd | Homer |
| Sep 2025 | 1.57 | $384,725 | $245,048 | 0 W County Line Rd | Lula |
| Sep 2025 | 7.77 | $130,000 | $16,731 | 885 Christmas Tree Rd | Homer |
| Sep 2025 | 245.31 | $390,471 | $1,592 | 148 Chimney Oaks Dr | Homer |
| Sep 2025 | 2.29 | $62,867 | $27,417 | 0 Antioch Rd | Lula |
| Sep 2025 | 4.88 | $76,000 | $15,574 | 0 SE Riverbend Road | Commerce |
| Sep 2025 | 1.38 | $46,921 | $34,001 | 42 Planters Crk | Baldwin |
| Sep 2025 | 40.16 | $470,000 | $11,703 | 0 Lord Rd #3B | Commerce |
| Sep 2025 | 40.16 | $470,000 | $11,703 | 0 Lord Rd | Commerce |
| Sep 2025 | 54.80 | $564,783 | $10,306 | 0 Highway 59 #77029 | Commerce |
| Aug 2025 | 8.52 | $135,000 | $15,845 | 1 Lord Rd | Commerce |
| Aug 2025 | 4.73 | $85,000 | $17,970 | 0 Glenn Rd | Lula |
| Aug 2025 | 22.00 | $433,000 | $19,682 | 874 Carson Segars Rd | Maysville |
| Aug 2025 | 19.33 | $235,000 | $12,157 | 8 Lord Rd | Commerce |
| Jul 2025 | 8.03 | $149,000 | $18,555 | 4 Lord Rd | Commerce |
| Jul 2025 | 4.09 | $65,000 | $15,892 | 124 Cypress Dr #16 | Alto |
| Jul 2025 | 4.09 | $65,000 | $15,892 | 124 Cypress Dr | Alto |
| Jul 2025 | 2.63 | $76,000 | $28,853 | 0 Brown Bridge Rd #1A | Commerce |
| Jul 2025 | 2.63 | $76,000 | $28,853 | 0 Brown Bridge Rd | Commerce |
| Jul 2025 | 5.72 | $99,000 | $17,308 | 6 Lord Rd | Commerce |
| Jul 2025 | 1.00 | $62,000 | $62,000 | 0 W Ridgeway Rd | Maysville |
| Jul 2025 | 5.00 | $175,000 | $35,000 | 2463 Highway 63 | Homer |
| Jul 2025 | 8.70 | $150,000 | $17,241 | 2 Lord Rd | Commerce |
| Jul 2025 | 52.92 | $595,395 | $11,250 | 0 Highway 51 S | Lula |
| Jun 2025 | 2.13 | $58,000 | $27,230 | 102 Grayhill Dr | Homer |
| Jun 2025 | 1.33 | $62,000 | $46,617 | 150 Jade Way | Maysville |
| Jun 2025 | 1.99 | $60,000 | $30,151 | 0 Old Highway 441 N | Baldwin |
| Jun 2025 | 10.68 | $230,000 | $21,536 | 0 Gardiner Road | Homer |
| Jun 2025 | 106.43 | $1,000,000 | $9,396 | 177 Veal Cemetery Rd | Maysville |
| Jun 2025 | 12.01 | $190,000 | $15,820 | Historic Homer Hwy | Homer |
| May 2025 | 15.79 | $340,000 | $21,533 | 2822 Highway 98 | Maysville |
| May 2025 | 460.27 | $3,467,250 | $7,533 | 662 Hebron Road | Commerce |
| May 2025 | 3.60 | $15,000 | $4,167 | 0 Planters Knl #36 | Baldwin |
| Apr 2025 | 2.00 | $42,000 | $21,000 | Scales Creek Rd | Homer |
| Apr 2025 | 54.00 | $492,500 | $9,120 | 0 Louden Ridge Rd | Alto |
| Apr 2025 | 1.17 | $41,000 | $35,043 | 10 Night Hawk Dr #10 | Alto |
| Apr 2025 | 1.17 | $41,000 | $35,043 | 10 Night Hawk Dr | Alto |
| Apr 2025 | 7.58 | $140,000 | $18,470 | 0 Hembree Rd Tract 3B | Maysville |
| Mar 2025 | 55.15 | $895,000 | $16,228 | 159 Richey Rd | Commerce |
| Mar 2025 | 90.03 | $980,000 | $10,885 | 300 Carson Segars Rd | Maysville |
| Mar 2025 | 90.03 | $980,000 | $10,885 | 300 Carson Segars Rd #23 | Maysville |
| Mar 2025 | 46.10 | $625,000 | $13,557 | 0 Wrights Mill Rd | Commerce |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Feb 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $30,000 |
| Recent Sales | 7 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 104 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.72 acres |
| Active Listings | 1 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 0.82 | $30,000 | 0 Planters Pointe Dr Lot 35 | Baldwin |
| Feb 2026 | 0.76 | $30,000 | Lot 13 Planters Pointe | Baldwin |
| Dec 2025 | 0.77 | $29,000 | 0 Planters Creek Drive Lot 34 | Baldwin |
| Dec 2025 | 0.77 | $29,000 | 0 Planters Crk Lot 34 | Baldwin |
| Sep 2025 | 0.59 | $53,000 | 0 Old Webbs Creek Rd | Commerce |
| Sep 2025 | 0.59 | $53,000 | 0 Webbs Creek Road | Commerce |
| Sep 2025 | 0.75 | $28,000 | 0 Planters Pointe Ter | Baldwin |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 18,757 |
| Population (2020) | 18,035 |
| Population Growth | 4.0% |
| Median Household Income | $68,830 |
| Median Home Value | $251,700 |
| Total Housing Units | 7,373 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 586 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 7.9% |
| Median Age | 42.4 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 1,546 (8.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate (BLS) | 2.8% |
Market Overview
Banks County, Georgia has a population of 18,757, which has grown 4.0% since 2020. The median household income is $68,830, below the national median of $74,580 by 7.7%. With a median home value of $251,700 and an unemployment rate of 2.8%, the local economy is moderate. The housing vacancy rate of 7.9% suggests balanced market conditions. Banks County remains a key area for land acquisition in Georgia. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $15,094 per acre, with properties averaging 23.90 acres. There are currently 49 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Banks County, Georgia?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Banks County has a population of 18,757. The county has grown 4.0% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Banks County?
The median household income in Banks County is $68,830, which is 7.7% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Banks County growing or shrinking?
Banks County is growing. The population has increased 4.0% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Banks County?
The median home value in Banks County is $251,700. The housing vacancy rate is 7.9%, which suggests balanced market conditions. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, indicating a moderate local economy. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $15,094 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $29,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Banks County, Georgia?
Yes! Reelvest Properties buys vacant land throughout Georgia, including Banks County. We make cash offers within 24-48 hours, close in 14-30 days, and pay all closing costs. Get your free cash offer today.
Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.