Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 16,196 ↓ 0.3% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $58,936 21% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $166,600 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% |
| Median Age | 42.2 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 16.7% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 60 transactions |
| Active Listings | 34 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 565 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Mar 2025 – Feb 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $11,881 |
| Recent Sales | 52 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 220 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 11.77 acres |
| Active Listings | 31 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 2.00 | $270,000 | $135,000 | 1984 Brow Rd | Trenton |
| Jan 2026 | 5.00 | $45,000 | $9,000 | 3034 Yankee Rd | Menlo |
| Jan 2026 | 2.00 | $62,000 | $31,000 | 9984 E Green Hwy #136 | Rising Fawn |
| Jan 2026 | 3.49 | $35,000 | $10,029 | 0 N Stewart Ln | Rising Fawn |
| Dec 2025 | 11.91 | $79,500 | $6,675 | 8800 N Highway 301 Hwy | Trenton |
| Dec 2025 | 5.30 | $84,000 | $15,849 | 271 Hatfield Rd | Rising Fawn |
| Dec 2025 | 5.00 | $120,000 | $24,000 | 0 Scenic Hwy | Rising Fawn |
| Dec 2025 | 5.84 | $20,000 | $3,425 | Maine Ave | Wildwood |
| Dec 2025 | 7.41 | $125,000 | $16,869 | 0 Sunset Dr | Rising Fawn |
| Dec 2025 | 8.98 | $61,000 | $6,793 | 0 Pikes Dr Lot 6 | Trenton |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 7.35 | $30,000 | $4,082 | 0 N Shivas Crst | Rising Fawn |
| Nov 2025 | 7.35 | $30,000 | $4,082 | 0 N Shivas Crst #63 | Rising Fawn |
| Nov 2025 | 1.80 | $28,000 | $15,556 | 881 Byrds Chapel Rd | Rising Fawn |
| Oct 2025 | 3.21 | $220,000 | $68,536 | 1245 Tatum Gulf Rd | Menlo |
| Oct 2025 | 1.31 | $21,000 | $16,031 | 708 Back Valley Rd | Trenton |
| Oct 2025 | 1.01 | $25,000 | $24,752 | 6 Windstone Dr | Trenton |
| Sep 2025 | 27.60 | $85,000 | $3,080 | 2458 Highway 136 Hwy | Trenton |
| Sep 2025 | 6.80 | $230,000 | $33,824 | 10 Cloudland Canyon Dr | Rising Fawn |
| Aug 2025 | 14.42 | $215,000 | $14,910 | Brow Rd | Trenton |
| Aug 2025 | 13.73 | $65,000 | $4,734 | 185 Bolton Rd | Trenton |
| Aug 2025 | 4.00 | $2,323,000 | $580,750 | 2150 Highway 136 | Trenton |
| Aug 2025 | 9.49 | $300,000 | $31,612 | 9597 Scenic Hwy | Lookout Mountain |
| Aug 2025 | 5.00 | $185,000 | $37,000 | 2725 N Highway 301 Hwy | Trenton |
| Aug 2025 | 5.00 | $66,666 | $13,333 | 0 Highway 301 | Trenton |
| Aug 2025 | 4.57 | $200,000 | $43,764 | 0 Tatum Gulf Rd | Menlo |
| Aug 2025 | 31.90 | $320,000 | $10,031 | 1238 Deer Head Cove Rd | Rising Fawn |
| Aug 2025 | 5.00 | $65,000 | $13,000 | 2 Highway 301 | Trenton |
| Jul 2025 | 2.02 | $17,500 | $8,663 | 2655 Murphy Hollow Rd | Trenton |
| Jul 2025 | 2.30 | $80,000 | $34,783 | 101 West Ln | Rising Fawn |
| Jul 2025 | 5.13 | $50,000 | $9,747 | McKaig Rd | Trenton |
| Jul 2025 | 36.49 | $327,500 | $8,975 | 100 Frank Gass Rd | Trenton |
| Jul 2025 | 2.30 | $80,000 | $34,783 | 101 W Ln | Rising Fawn |
| Jul 2025 | 11.50 | $70,000 | $6,087 | Worley Chapel Rd | Trenton |
| Jun 2025 | 6.66 | $72,000 | $10,811 | 3061 Worley Chapel Rd | Trenton |
| Jun 2025 | 1.09 | $50,000 | $45,872 | 0 Maple Leaf Trl | Lookout Mountain |
| Jun 2025 | 2.67 | $27,800 | $10,412 | 0 Stallings Rd | Trenton |
| May 2025 | 7.34 | $47,500 | $6,471 | 39 Hampton Way #40 | Rising Fawn |
| May 2025 | 1.11 | $40,000 | $36,036 | 0 Scenic Hwy Unit 23D | Rising Fawn |
| May 2025 | 11.99 | $122,000 | $10,175 | 0 Porter Rd | Trenton |
| Apr 2025 | 1.10 | $34,000 | $30,909 | 1.1 Acres Hwy #11 | Trenton |
| Apr 2025 | 1.10 | $34,000 | $30,909 | 11 Highway 11 Hwy | Trenton |
| Apr 2025 | 73.89 | $305,000 | $4,128 | 0 Grant Rd #1 | Trenton |
| Apr 2025 | 73.89 | $305,000 | $4,128 | 0 Grant Rd | Trenton |
| Apr 2025 | 60.70 | $425,000 | $7,002 | 377 Simpson Rd | Trenton |
| Apr 2025 | 26.24 | $45,000 | $1,715 | 0 Valley Estates Dr | Trenton |
| Mar 2025 | 3.71 | $47,000 | $12,668 | 169 Prince Rd | Trenton |
| Mar 2025 | 5.33 | $70,000 | $13,133 | 20 N Lula Forrest Trl | Rising Fawn |
| Mar 2025 | 10.00 | $58,000 | $5,800 | 0 New Home Loop | Trenton |
| Mar 2025 | 5.05 | $60,000 | $11,881 | 2A N Lula Forrest Trl | Rising Fawn |
| Mar 2025 | 23.86 | $140,000 | $5,868 | 2840 New Home Rd | Trenton |
| Mar 2025 | 6.13 | $46,500 | $7,586 | 6.13 S Miller South Dr | Rising Fawn |
| Mar 2025 | 23.86 | $140,000 | $5,868 | 0 New Home Rd | Trenton |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Feb 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $35,000 |
| Recent Sales | 8 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 102 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.53 acres |
| Active Listings | 3 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 0.49 | $11,500 | 5 Windstone Dr | Trenton |
| Feb 2026 | 0.66 | $5,500 | 0 Brow Lots Rd #10-11-12 | Trenton |
| Feb 2026 | 0.60 | $35,000 | 0 Brow Rd Lot 1-2-13 | Trenton |
| Jan 2026 | 0.50 | $24,500 | 2484 Durham Rd | Rising Fawn |
| Oct 2025 | 0.30 | $182,500 | 83 Brow Wood Ln | Lookout Mountain |
| Sep 2025 | 0.38 | $190,000 | 99 Brow Wood Ln | Lookout Mountain |
| Sep 2025 | 0.98 | $25,000 | 11 Windstone Dr | Trenton |
| Sep 2025 | 0.34 | $190,000 | 63 Brow Wood Ln #B-21 | Lookout Mountain |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 16,196 |
| Population (2020) | 16,251 |
| Population Growth | -0.34% |
| Median Household Income | $58,936 |
| Median Home Value | $166,600 |
| Total Housing Units | 7,413 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,235 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 16.7% |
| Median Age | 42.2 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 1,526 (9.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% |
Market Overview
Dade County, Georgia has a population of 16,196, which has declined 0.34% since 2020. The median household income is $58,936, below the national median of $74,580 by 21.0%. The housing vacancy rate of 16.7% suggests soft market conditions. The county's location in Georgia makes it accessible for investors and developers seeking rural land. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $10,811 per acre, with properties averaging 13.00 acres. There are currently 34 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Dade County, Georgia?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Dade County has a population of 16,196. The county has declined 0.34% since the 2020 Census.
What is the median household income in Dade County?
The median household income in Dade County is $58,936, which is 21.0% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Dade County growing or shrinking?
Dade County is shrinking. The population has declined 0.34% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Dade County?
The median home value in Dade County is $166,600. The housing vacancy rate is 16.7%, which suggests soft market conditions. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, reflecting the local economic conditions. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $10,811 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $35,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Dade County, Georgia?
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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.