Alabama,
by the numbers.
A high-level rental-market baseline from official Census and FHFA data. Use it to compare areas before underwriting a specific property.
ACS values are estimates for 2020–2024. FHFA values are seasonally adjusted state index changes for the latest published quarter at retrieval, not a current home price. The insurance figure is the statewide average HO-3 owner-occupied premium from the NAIC 2023 report. These are not listings, asking rents, property-specific tax or insurance quotes, or investment recommendations. Sources and limitations.
Explore places in Alabama.
Largest Census places by population. Search the full catalog for more locations.
| Place | Population | Median rent | Median home value | Vacancy | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | 222.8K | $1,171 | $293,600 | 8.7% | |
| Mobile | 203.4K | $1,068 | $193,300 | 14.0% | |
| Birmingham | 198.2K | $1,107 | $158,800 | 18.8% | |
| Montgomery | 197.5K | $1,089 | $161,900 | 14.1% | |
| Tuscaloosa | 111K | $1,055 | $255,500 | 18.9% | |
| Hoover | 92.6K | $1,457 | $412,200 | 6.5% | |
| Auburn | 80.6K | $1,098 | $364,800 | 16.3% | |
| Dothan | 71.5K | $960 | $194,000 | 13.0% | |
| Madison | 60.1K | $1,453 | $398,800 | 3.4% | |
| Decatur | 57.4K | $896 | $210,200 | 6.9% | |
| Florence | 41.7K | $820 | $196,300 | 11.9% | |
| Prattville | 39.5K | $1,313 | $214,600 | 5.5% |
Model a property in Alabama.
Start with the statewide ACS medians, then replace every assumption with the property’s actual rent, taxes, insurance and financing.
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