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Alabama Home Values and Rents
The median home value in Alabama is $209,900, 45th highest among states. Prices changed +2.8% in the year through Q2 2026.
- Typical home value
- $238,614
- 45th of 51 states
- Median rent
- $1,007/mo
- ACS 2020-2024
- Price change, 1 year
- +2.8%
- 25th fastest of 51
- Homeownership
- 70.2%
- Owner-occupied homes
Alabama home prices since 2000
FHFA purchase-only House Price Index, seasonally adjusted (1991 = 100)
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| Period | Alabama |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 376 |
| Q4 2025 | 370 |
| Q4 2024 | 361 |
| Q4 2023 | 345 |
| Q4 2022 | 331 |
| Q4 2021 | 302 |
| Q4 2020 | 258 |
| Q4 2019 | 232 |
| Q4 2018 | 217 |
| Q4 2017 | 208 |
| Q4 2016 | 198 |
| Q4 2015 | 190 |
| Q4 2014 | 185 |
| Q4 2013 | 180 |
| Q4 2012 | 176 |
Over five years, Alabama home prices changed +35.6%, compared with +29.9% for the U.S.
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency ยท Last updated 07/01/2026
Home values by county
Zillow typical home value; price changes from FHFA annual county index
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| # | County | Typical value | Median rent | 1-year | 5-year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baldwin County | $371,447 | $1,277 | +2.3% | +56.0% |
| 2 | Shelby County | $359,660 | $1,401 | +4.0% | +48.3% |
| 3 | Lee County | $350,993 | $1,058 | +4.7% | +50.2% |
| 4 | Limestone County | $319,959 | $970 | +2.6% | +57.8% |
| 5 | Madison County | $311,524 | $1,209 | +1.2% | +53.0% |
| 6 | St. Clair County | $279,967 | $1,084 | +0.6% | +43.9% |
| 7 | Elmore County | $272,853 | $1,071 | +7.3% | +47.3% |
| 8 | Autauga County | $265,448 | $1,263 | +1.8% | +47.4% |
| 9 | Tallapoosa County | $263,539 | $765 | +8.0% | +55.1% |
| 10 | Cullman County | $252,044 | $908 | -0.3% | +48.4% |
| 11 | Tuscaloosa County | $249,799 | $1,037 | +3.3% | +39.4% |
| 12 | Marshall County | $240,091 | $795 | +1.8% | +59.5% |
| 13 | Blount County | $235,551 | $776 | -0.7% | +44.4% |
| 14 | Cleburne County | $232,870 | $798 | 0.0% | +68.5% |
| 15 | Cherokee County | $229,115 | $762 | +2.0% | +63.4% |
| 16 | Morgan County | $227,725 | $864 | -0.4% | +53.0% |
| 17 | Lauderdale County | $227,549 | $838 | +3.3% | +60.6% |
| 18 | Chilton County | $221,906 | $871 | -1.4% | +42.4% |
| 19 | Bibb County | $220,480 | $733 | -1.2% | +40.1% |
| 20 | Lawrence County | $220,468 | $753 | -2.3% | +56.0% |
| 21 | DeKalb County | $215,383 | $693 | +2.5% | +64.8% |
| 22 | Jefferson County | $214,208 | $1,193 | +2.2% | +38.3% |
| 23 | Winston County | $207,200 | $803 | +1.8% | +55.4% |
| 24 | Randolph County | $207,016 | $708 | +20.8% | +72.2% |
| 25 | Houston County | $200,548 | $945 | +2.8% | +43.1% |
| 26 | Russell County | $197,342 | $939 | -3.6% | +50.4% |
| 27 | Colbert County | $196,003 | $887 | +7.3% | +63.3% |
| 28 | Mobile County | $195,684 | $1,052 | +2.2% | +47.5% |
| 29 | Henry County | $193,549 | $769 | +2.3% | +56.8% |
| 30 | Jackson County | $189,054 | $780 | +5.8% | +64.8% |
| 31 | Etowah County | $185,226 | $847 | +3.5% | +54.0% |
| 32 | Coosa County | $180,253 | $665 | +50.5% | +74.3% |
| 33 | Hale County | $178,463 | $715 | +3.6% | +52.9% |
| 34 | Talladega County | $177,293 | $785 | +0.9% | +41.9% |
| 35 | Coffee County | $177,245 | $1,018 | +5.1% | +48.0% |
| 36 | Clay County | $176,684 | $619 | +26.6% | +100.1% |
| 37 | Franklin County | $175,986 | $676 | +1.0% | +49.1% |
| 38 | Calhoun County | $170,425 | $826 | +4.4% | +50.0% |
| 39 | Geneva County | $165,106 | $784 | +0.6% | +39.3% |
| 40 | Washington County | $163,494 | $655 | +1.8% | +41.1% |
| 41 | Montgomery County | $163,380 | $1,092 | +1.4% | +35.6% |
| 42 | Dale County | $161,405 | $889 | -2.7% | +45.6% |
| 43 | Pike County | $161,037 | $856 | +6.2% | +37.5% |
| 44 | Walker County | $161,006 | $756 | +10.7% | +51.0% |
| 45 | Marion County | $159,195 | $630 | +8.2% | +49.6% |
| 46 | Barbour County | $156,274 | $688 | +0.7% | +25.4% |
| 47 | Escambia County | $149,519 | $766 | +8.4% | +52.9% |
| 48 | Covington County | $147,960 | $746 | +3.6% | +53.5% |
| 49 | Fayette County | $146,364 | $667 | +11.0% | +46.7% |
| 50 | Chambers County | $141,713 | $871 | +2.3% | +48.6% |
| 51 | Clarke County | $141,172 | $782 | -1.8% | +19.2% |
| 52 | Crenshaw County | $139,886 | $661 | +47.3% | +70.4% |
| 53 | Lowndes County | $139,599 | $710 | - | +26.5% |
| 54 | Monroe County | $139,546 | $666 | -3.0% | +35.4% |
| 55 | Wilcox County | $139,501 | $745 | - | +20.8% |
| 56 | Pickens County | $133,872 | $648 | +10.7% | +54.0% |
| 57 | Marengo County | $133,531 | $716 | -5.5% | +24.2% |
| 58 | Macon County | $132,876 | $734 | +3.6% | +38.5% |
| 59 | Conecuh County | $130,511 | $834 | +7.9% | +14.4% |
| 60 | Greene County | $129,488 | $432 | - | - |
| 61 | Lamar County | $129,031 | $549 | - | +46.4% |
| 62 | Perry County | $127,461 | $592 | - | - |
| 63 | Bullock County | $114,120 | $556 | - | - |
| 64 | Choctaw County | $113,788 | $543 | - | +27.1% |
| 65 | Butler County | $111,464 | $725 | -5.0% | +36.8% |
| 66 | Sumter County | $93,486 | $775 | - | +44.4% |
| 67 | Dallas County | $84,756 | $733 | +0.4% | +29.1% |
Most expensive cities in Alabama
Cities and towns with 10,000+ residents, by typical home value
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| # | City | Population | Typical value | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountain Brook | 22,029 | $1,054,515 | $1,456 |
| 2 | Homewood | 27,829 | $568,543 | $1,463 |
| 3 | Vestavia Hills | 38,616 | $563,924 | $1,515 |
| 4 | Fairhope | 24,190 | $470,927 | $1,689 |
| 5 | Gulf Shores | 16,401 | $452,589 | $1,483 |
| 6 | Hoover | 92,642 | $437,458 | $1,457 |
| 7 | Auburn | 80,594 | $421,396 | $1,098 |
| 8 | Pike Road | 10,574 | $404,483 | $1,653 |
| 9 | Trussville | 26,673 | $396,259 | $1,711 |
| 10 | Spanish Fort | 10,662 | $384,908 | $1,390 |
| 11 | Chelsea | 16,260 | $383,933 | $1,414 |
| 12 | Madison | 60,106 | $376,486 | $1,453 |
| 13 | Helena | 21,769 | $365,238 | $1,574 |
| 14 | Meridianville | 11,150 | $334,787 | $1,348 |
| 15 | Daphne | 29,453 | $328,651 | $1,388 |
| 16 | Pelham | 24,827 | $325,023 | $1,577 |
| 17 | Opelika | 32,820 | $308,920 | $950 |
| 18 | Athens | 29,002 | $308,273 | $899 |
| 19 | Alabaster | 33,917 | $304,910 | $1,372 |
| 20 | Foley | 24,026 | $302,999 | $1,242 |
| 21 | Pell City | 13,587 | $289,193 | $1,099 |
| 22 | Northport | 31,218 | $287,487 | $982 |
| 23 | Huntsville | 222,791 | $286,952 | $1,171 |
| 24 | Irondale | 13,464 | $285,934 | $1,320 |
| 25 | McCalla | 13,253 | $279,900 | $1,777 |
Most affordable cities in Alabama
Cities and towns with 10,000+ residents, lowest home values first
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| # | City | Population | Typical value | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prichard | 18,961 | $55,661 | $922 |
| 2 | Selma | 17,057 | $73,372 | $713 |
| 3 | Gadsden | 33,374 | $115,329 | $808 |
| 4 | Bessemer | 25,400 | $131,838 | $961 |
| 5 | Birmingham | 198,173 | $134,165 | $1,107 |
| 6 | Saks | 10,681 | $141,982 | $898 |
| 7 | Talladega | 14,760 | $144,120 | $776 |
| 8 | Anniston | 21,271 | $145,579 | $799 |
| 9 | Ozark | 14,327 | $147,561 | $694 |
| 10 | Montgomery | 197,494 | $149,943 | $1,089 |
| 11 | Center Point | 15,914 | $154,583 | $1,218 |
| 12 | Sylacauga | 12,309 | $160,832 | $773 |
| 13 | Hueytown | 16,414 | $162,892 | $1,304 |
| 14 | Tillmans Corner | 17,677 | $166,700 | $908 |
| 15 | Eufaula | 12,584 | $169,706 | $698 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in Alabama?
- The median value of owner-occupied homes in Alabama is $209,900, according to the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. That ranks 45th highest among the states and D.C.
- Are home prices going up in Alabama?
- Home prices in Alabama changed +2.8% over the year through Q2 2026 and +35.6% over five years, according to the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the most expensive city in Alabama?
- Among cities and towns with at least 10,000 residents, Mountain Brook has the highest typical home value at $1,054,515, followed by Homewood ($568,543) and Vestavia Hills ($563,924).
- Where are homes most affordable in Alabama?
- Prichard has the lowest typical home value among cities with 10,000+ residents at $55,661, followed by Selma ($73,372) and Gadsden ($115,329).
- How much do homes sell for in Alabama?
- In Sep 2026, the median sale price was $407,007 in the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL area, $335,296 in the Auburn-Opelika, AL area and $295,469 in the Huntsville, AL area, according to Zillow. These are the metro areas in Alabama with the highest median sale prices.
- What is the average rent in Alabama?
- The median gross rent in Alabama is $1,007 a month, including utilities paid by the renter (ACS 2020-2024). About 30% of households rent.