Alabama housing market
Statewide listing data for September 2026, the latest month Realtor.com® Economic Research has published, with two years of history. Checked October 7, 2026.
Alabama at a glance
SoutheastSource: Realtor.com® Economic Research (Alabama, September 2026). Asking prices and active listings, not closed sales.
What the data says
- There are 8.5% more homes for sale in Alabama than a year ago.
- The median asking price is down 1.5% from a year ago.
- 19% of active listings have had at least one price reduction.
- The typical listing spends 71 days on the market, 3 days longer than a year ago.
Repeat sales and appraisals of the same homes, published quarterly with a lag of about two months.
Two-year trend
Median listing price, Alabama
| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024-09-01 | $329K |
| 2024-10-01 | $328K |
| 2024-11-01 | $325K |
| 2024-12-01 | $319K |
| 2025-01-01 | $319K |
| 2025-02-01 | $322K |
| 2025-03-01 | $325K |
| 2025-04-01 | $336K |
| 2025-05-01 | $340K |
| 2025-06-01 | $340K |
| 2025-07-01 | $340K |
| 2025-08-01 | $335K |
| 2025-09-01 | $330K |
| 2025-10-01 | $330K |
| 2025-11-01 | $329K |
| 2025-12-01 | $325K |
| 2026-01-01 | $326K |
| 2026-02-01 | $329K |
| 2026-03-01 | $334K |
| 2026-04-01 | $339K |
| 2026-05-01 | $340K |
| 2026-06-01 | $340K |
| 2026-07-01 | $339K |
| 2026-08-01 | $331K |
| 2026-09-01 | $325K |
Homes for sale, Alabama
| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024-09-01 | 19K |
| 2024-10-01 | 19K |
| 2024-11-01 | 19K |
| 2024-12-01 | 18K |
| 2025-01-01 | 18K |
| 2025-02-01 | 18K |
| 2025-03-01 | 18K |
| 2025-04-01 | 19K |
| 2025-05-01 | 20K |
| 2025-06-01 | 20K |
| 2025-07-01 | 21K |
| 2025-08-01 | 21K |
| 2025-09-01 | 21K |
| 2025-10-01 | 21K |
| 2025-11-01 | 21K |
| 2025-12-01 | 20K |
| 2026-01-01 | 19K |
| 2026-02-01 | 19K |
| 2026-03-01 | 20K |
| 2026-04-01 | 21K |
| 2026-05-01 | 21K |
| 2026-06-01 | 22K |
| 2026-07-01 | 22K |
| 2026-08-01 | 22K |
| 2026-09-01 | 23K |
Listings follow a seasonal pattern each year; compare a month with the same month a year earlier.
Alabama compared with the U.S.
Compare with another state| Measure | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median listing price | $325,000 (−1.5% y/y) | $419,250 (−1.4% y/y) |
| Homes for sale | 22,525 (+8.5% y/y) | 1,161,615 (+5.4% y/y) |
| Median days on market | 71 days (+3 days y/y) | 61 days (Unchanged y/y) |
| Listings with a price cut | 19.1% (+0.6 pts y/y) | 20.8% (+0.9 pts y/y) |
| Median list price per sq ft | $166 (Unchanged y/y) | $223 (−1.7% y/y) |
Sources: Realtor.com® Economic Research (Alabama, September 2026); Realtor.com® Economic Research (United States, September 2026). “y/y” is the change from the same month a year earlier.
An affordability illustration
Run your own numbersThe inputs
- Median listing price (September 2026)$325,000
- Down payment20% ($65,000)
- Loan amount$260,000
- Rate: 30-year fixed, national (Week of Oct 1, 2026)7.28%
- Median household income, Alabama (2025)$68,410
This is an illustration, not a lender calculation. It leaves out property taxes, homeowners insurance, mortgage insurance and HOA dues, which can add several hundred dollars or more a month. The rate is a national average for strong-credit borrowers; your rate may differ.
Sources: Realtor.com® Economic Research (Alabama, September 2026); Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, via FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (United States, Week of Oct 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, via FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (Alabama, 2025).
Editor’s notes on Alabama
Written March 2026; conditions may have changedAlabama's housing market continues its steady climb, driven by Huntsville's booming aerospace and defense sector and Birmingham's expanding healthcare economy. The state offers some of the most affordable entry points in the Southeast, making it a target for remote workers and value-seeking buyers priced out of neighboring Tennessee and Georgia. Huntsville in particular is one of the hottest mid-sized markets in the country, with inventory tight and multiple-offer scenarios common on well-priced properties.
For buyers
Huntsville and Madison County are seeing the fastest appreciation. If budget allows, lock in now — inventory is thin and getting thinner as the space economy expands.
For sellers
Price aggressively in Huntsville and you'll see strong activity. Birmingham sellers should focus on move-in-ready condition; buyers here are value-conscious and will negotiate on deferred maintenance.
These notes are background written by our editors in March 2026, before the data above. Where they differ, the dated figures on this page are more current.