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Clay, AL Home Values and Rents
The typical home value in Clay is $248,722, 88th highest of 318 cities and towns in Alabama. Median rent is $1,680 a month.
- Typical home value
- $248,722
- 88th of 318 in AL
- Median rent
- $1,680/mo
- Zillow observed rent
- Price change, 1 year
- +0.9%
- Sep 2026
- Homeownership
- 90.5%
- AL: 70.2%
Home sale prices in the Birmingham, AL area
Zillow median sale price, Sep 2026
$237,202-5.9% from a year earlier
Half of homes in the metro area sold for more and half for less. Zillow publishes sale prices for metro areas, not for single counties or cities.
Typical home value in Clay
Zillow Home Value Index, all homes, middle tier
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| Period | Clay |
|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | $248,722 |
| Dec 2025 | $246,481 |
| Dec 2024 | $246,580 |
| Dec 2023 | $246,359 |
| Dec 2022 | $248,516 |
| Dec 2021 | $221,574 |
| Dec 2020 | $193,045 |
| Dec 2019 | $175,759 |
| Dec 2018 | $165,920 |
| Dec 2017 | $158,561 |
| Dec 2016 | $152,236 |
| Dec 2015 | $147,921 |
| Dec 2014 | $144,822 |
| Dec 2013 | $141,502 |
| Dec 2012 | $137,499 |
Over five years, Clay prices changed +15.5%.
Source: Zillow Research · Last updated 09/01/2026
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Home values by ZIP code
Median home value and rent (ACS 2020-2024); price changes from the FHFA annual ZIP index
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| # | ZIP code | Median value | Median rent | 1-year | 5-year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35126 | $199,000 | $1,435 | +0.1% | +45.7% |
Fair Market Rents, FY2027
HUD rent standard for Birmingham-Hoover, AL HUD Metro FMR Area
| Unit size | Monthly rent | vs FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,177 | +14.9% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,263 | +9.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,375 | +8.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,727 | +9.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,941 | +7.8% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the typical home value in Clay, AL?
- The typical home value in Clay is $248,722 (Zillow Home Value Index, Sep 2026). The Alabama median is $209,900.
- How much is rent in Clay?
- The median rent in Clay is $1,680 a month (Zillow Observed Rent Index). HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit is $1,375.
- Are home prices going up in Clay?
- The typical home value in Clay changed +0.9% over one year and +15.5% over five years, as of Sep 2026.
- How does Clay compare with the rest of Alabama?
- Clay has the 88th highest median home value of 318 cities and towns with 1,000+ residents in Alabama.
- Which ZIP code in Clay has the highest home values?
- ZIP code 35126 has the highest median home value at $199,000.