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Market Overview
Walton County had 112,696 residents in July 2025, up 16.7% since April 2020 (Census). The median list price was $479,975 in September 2026, down 1.9% in a year (Realtor.com, Sept 2026).
Walton County lies east of Gwinnett on the outer edge of metro Atlanta. It was created on December 15, 1818, and named for George Walton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Loganville sits on the west side and crosses into Gwinnett. Monroe, the county seat, is in the middle of the county. Social Circle is on the south end, and Good Hope is a rural community in central Walton. The average resident commute is 34.4 minutes (ACS 2020-2024).
The median list price was $479,975 in September 2026, down 1.9% from a year earlier (Realtor.com, Sept 2026). There were 637 active listings that month. Listings spent a median of 65 days on the market, up 0.4% from a year earlier. About 27% of listings had a price reduction. The median value of owner-occupied homes is $339,500 (Census, 2020-2024). List prices and Census values measure different things. Prices vary by town and by lot size, so compare recent sales near the homes you like.
Large local employers in 2021 included Takeda in Social Circle with 1,000 workers and Hitachi in Monroe with 900. A Walmart food distribution center had 850 and Piedmont Walton Hospital had 400 (BusinessWise 2021). Rivian broke ground on September 16, 2025, at Stanton Springs North in Morgan and Walton counties. The $5 billion plant is expected to create 7,500 jobs by 2030, with customer production planned for 2028. Population rose 16.7% from April 2020 to July 2025 (Census).
Walton County School District has about 14,500 students in 15 schools. Its high schools are Loganville, Monroe Area and Walnut Grove. Median household income is $84,945, and 79.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied (Census, 2020-2024). Monroe has a historic downtown around its courthouse. Social Circle's Blue Willow Inn closed in 2020, and new owners were seeking renovation permits in 2024. Hard Labor Creek State Park, 5,804 acres, is nearby in Morgan County.
Population grew 16.7% from April 2020 to July 2025, reaching 112,696 (Census).
Median list price was $479,975 in September 2026, down 1.9% from a year earlier (Realtor.com, Sept 2026).
Rivian is building a $5 billion EV plant at Stanton Springs North in Morgan and Walton counties, with 7,500 jobs expected by 2030 (Georgia.org).
About 79.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and median household income is $84,945 (Census, 2020-2024).
Explore the Area
A suburban city on the west side of the county that crosses into Gwinnett. Check which county an address is in, since taxes and schools follow the line.
The county seat, first called Walton Court House and incorporated in 1821. It has a historic downtown and a long-settled residential core.
A small town on the south end of the county where Takeda employed 1,000 people in 2021. The well-known Blue Willow Inn has been closed since 2020.
A small rural community in central Walton with farms, open land and a quiet country setting.
Loganville crosses the county line, with part in Walton and part in Gwinnett. Schools and property taxes depend on which county the address is in. Always confirm the county before you make an offer.
Walton County School District serves about 14,500 students in 15 schools. It runs three high schools: Loganville, Monroe Area and Walnut Grove. Confirm the school assignment for any address you are considering.
The average Walton County worker spends 34.4 minutes getting to work (ACS 2020-2024). Times vary a lot by town and by job location. Test-drive your own route at rush hour before you buy.
The median list price was $479,975 in September 2026 (Realtor.com, Sept 2026). The median value of owner-occupied homes was $339,500 (Census, 2020-2024). These measure different things. List prices cover homes for sale now, while the Census value covers all owner-occupied homes.
Listings spent a median of 65 days on the market in September 2026, up 0.4% from a year earlier (Realtor.com, Sept 2026). There were 637 active listings, and 27% had a price reduction.
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