| Market | Median list price | YoY | Days on market | Active | Price-to-income | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $289,950 | -3.3% | 61 | 4,779 | 4.2 | $73,000 |
| Huntsville | $364,900 | -3.0% | 79 | 3,178 | 4.4 | $91,000 |
| Daphne | $499,000 | -0.2% | 87 | 2,838 | 6.7 | $123,000 |
| Montgomery | $275,575 | -4.0% | 67 | 1,388 | 4.4 | $68,000 |
| Mobile | $259,950 | -1.9% | 66 | 1,353 | 4.5 | $65,000 |
| Auburn | $399,450 | +0.5% | 66 | 976 | 6.8 | $101,000 |
| Tuscaloosa | $326,900 | +2.2% | 63 | 931 | 5.5 | $80,000 |
| Florence | $294,900 | -5.2% | 69 | 788 | 5.1 | $73,000 |
| Dothan | $279,450 | +1.1% | 52 | 622 | 4.9 | $69,000 |
| Cullman | $324,950 | -4.4% | 77 | 548 | 5.3 | $79,000 |
| Decatur | $297,950 | +4.2% | 69 | 540 | 4.7 | $73,000 |
| Albertville | $393,725 | +12.5% | 94 | 502 | 6.5 | $98,000 |
| Gadsden | $255,125 | -10.2% | 70 | 379 | 4.8 | $63,000 |
| Talladega | $249,450 | +3.1% | 67 | 305 | 4.4 | $62,000 |
| Anniston | $229,675 | +4.3% | 61 | 301 | 4.1 | $57,000 |
| Alexander City | $526,000 | -6.7% | 90 | 298 | 9.2 | $129,000 |
| Enterprise | $308,925 | -3.7% | 68 | 282 | 4.8 | $76,000 |
| Fort Payne | $294,200 | +3.7% | 80 | 257 | 5.8 | $73,000 |
| Scottsboro | $294,450 | -5.1% | 71 | 186 | 6.0 | $72,000 |
| Ozark | $242,450 | +1.1% | 62 | 172 | 4.5 | $60,000 |
| Eufaula | $299,500 | +6.0% | 110 | 127 | 6.8 | $75,000 |
| Troy | $263,900 | +4.9% | 79 | 119 | 5.5 | $64,000 |
| Russellville | $231,975 | -1.3% | 65 | 89 | 4.5 | $57,000 |
| Selma | $103,425 | -34.9% | 80 | 86 | 2.8 | $26,000 |
State housing market · September 2026 data
Alabama housing market
Across the 24 Alabama markets WealthyBud tracks, the midpoint median listing price is $294,325 as of September 2026, and 13 of 24 are priced below a year ago. Alexander City is the most expensive ($526,000) and Selma the least ($103,425).
Midpoint median list price
$294,325
24 markets
Markets down YoY
13/24
September 2026
Active listings
21,044
Tracked markets
30-yr mortgage rate
7.28%
2026-10-01
What are home prices in each Alabama market?
The table lists every Alabama market WealthyBud tracks with its median listing price, year-over-year change, days on market, active listings, price-to-income ratio and the income needed to buy the median home. Select a market for its full report.
Are home prices rising or falling in Alabama?
Albertville posted the biggest year-over-year change in Alabama (+12.5%) and Selma the weakest (-34.9%). The midpoint change across the state's tracked markets is -0.7%, with 21,044 homes actively listed.
How much income do you need to buy a home in Alabama?
Buying the median listing with 20% down at the current 7.28% rate takes about $26,000 a year in Selma and $129,000 in Alexander City, keeping principal, interest and property tax at 28% of income.
Alabama housing market FAQ
What is the median home price in Alabama?
Across WealthyBud's 24 tracked Alabama markets, median listing prices have a midpoint of $294,325 as of September 2026, from $103,425 in Selma to $526,000 in Alexander City.
Are home prices falling in Alabama?
13 of 24 tracked Alabama markets have median listing prices below a year ago as of September 2026. The weakest is Selma at -34.9%.
What is the most expensive housing market in Alabama?
Alexander City has the highest median listing price among tracked Alabama markets at $526,000 (September 2026).
How much income do you need to buy a home in Alabama?
Buying the median listing with 20% down at the current 7.28% rate takes about $26,000 a year in Selma and $129,000 in Alexander City, keeping principal, interest and property tax at 28% of income. Insurance, HOA and PMI are excluded.
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