Top Alabama markets by PropertyIQ Score
Top metros
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russellville, AL | 65 | D |
| 2 | Dothan, AL | 60 | D- |
| 3 | Columbus, GA | 54 | F |
| 4 | Fort Payne, AL | 49 | F |
| 5 | Montgomery, AL | 48 | F |
| 6 | Anniston, AL | 47 | F |
| 7 | Cullman, AL | 46 | F |
| 8 | Gadsden, AL | 46 | F |
| 9 | Birmingham, AL | 41 | F |
| 10 | Florence, AL | 39 | F |
Top counties
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bullock County, AL | 95 | A |
| 2 | Washington County, AL | 81 | B- |
| 3 | Russell County, AL | 81 | B- |
| 4 | Winston County, AL | 77 | C+ |
| 5 | Greene County, AL | 76 | C |
| 6 | Lamar County, AL | 71 | C- |
| 7 | Walker County, AL | 65 | D |
| 8 | Hale County, AL | 64 | D |
| 9 | Macon County, AL | 62 | D- |
| 10 | Autauga County, AL | 60 | D- |
Alabama Real Estate Market
AI-powered housing market analysis for every metro area and county in Alabama. Updated monthly with the latest data from Zillow, Redfin, Census, and FRED.
Alabama Metro Areas
24 metropolitan areas tracked by PropertyIQ in Alabama
+12 more metro areas in Alabama tracked by PropertyIQ
Alabama Counties
67 counties tracked by PropertyIQ in Alabama
+55 more counties in Alabama tracked by PropertyIQ
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Alabama Real Estate Market Analysis
The Alabama housing market offers investors and homebuyers a diverse range of opportunities across metro areas, counties, and communities at every price point. The PropertyIQ Score rates every market in Alabama by combining Zillow price momentum over 3 and 12 months with Realtor.com market-flow signals — how fast homes sell and how often sellers cut prices — to show how each market is positioned to outperform or lag the state over the next three years.
Alabama's housing market offers some of the Southeast's most accessible entry points, with median home prices well below the national average. The state's economy is diversifying through automotive manufacturing (Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Hyundai), aerospace (Huntsville's NASA and defense corridor), and a growing logistics sector. Markets like Huntsville, Birmingham, and Mobile present distinct investment profiles — from tech-driven appreciation to port-adjacent industrial demand.
Explore PropertyIQ's interactive map to compare all Alabama markets on a single view, or browse individual metro and county pages for detailed analytics, AI-generated market reports, and historical trend data. Sign up free to access PropertyIQ's full scoring dashboard for every Alabama market.
Alabama Metro Areas and ZIP Codes
Alabama Counties and ZIP Codes
Last updated: 2026-07-16. Data from Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, U.S. Census Bureau, FRED, BLS, and BEA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many housing markets does PropertyIQ track in Alabama?
PropertyIQ currently tracks 24 metro areas and 67 counties in Alabama, each with its own PropertyIQ Score, home value trend, and days on market reading, refreshed monthly.
What does a PropertyIQ Score of 50 mean for a Alabama market?
A score of 50 marks Alabama's own state average demand momentum. PropertyIQ computes scores nationally across every US market, then calibrates the scale so a Alabama market is read against Alabama's own typical momentum rather than the national average. A market scoring above 50 is positioned to outperform the Alabama average over the next three years, while one below 50 is positioned to lag it.
Where can I find ZIP code level housing data for Alabama?
Every metro area and county listed on this page links through to its own ZIP codes, and each ZIP has its own market page with home value, rent, and days on market data. Start from a Alabama metro or county below, then drill into ZIP codes for the most localized data available.
What data sources does PropertyIQ use for Alabama market data, and how often is it updated?
PropertyIQ ingests fresh data every month from Zillow home values, Realtor.com days on market and price cut activity, Redfin, the US Census Bureau, FRED, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Every metro, county, and ZIP page for Alabama shows a last updated date, and PropertyIQ Scores are recomputed monthly once that new source data lands.
Which Alabama metro area has the strongest housing demand right now?
As of the latest monthly refresh, Russellville, AL has the highest PropertyIQ Score among Alabama metro areas, indicating the strongest demand momentum in the state relative to its own history. Rankings shift month to month as new home value, days on market, and price cut data arrives, so check back after each monthly update.