Cities with the most expensive homes in Alabama

Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers.

The typical home value in the United States was $360,385 in October, 2.4% higher than the year before.

High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of November 14, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.78%.

Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.

Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in Alabama using data from Zillow. Cities are ranked by the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of October 2024. The charts in this story were created automatically using Matplotlib.

Metros with the most cities in the top 30 in Alabama
#1. Birmingham-Hoover, AL: 9
#2. Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL: 6
#3. Alexander City, AL: 3
#4. Huntsville, AL: 2
#4. Montgomery, AL: 2
#6. Albertville, AL: 1
#6. Auburn-Opelika, AL: 1
#6. Cullman, AL: 1
#6. LaGrange, GA-AL: 1
#6. Mobile, AL: 1

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#30. Stapleton

– Typical home value: $337,888
– 1-year price change: +3.0%
– 5-year price change: +62.0%
– Metro area: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

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#29. Langston

– Typical home value: $343,157
– 1-year price change: +8.9%
– 5-year price change: +54.1%
– Metro area: Albertville, AL

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#28. Helena

– Typical home value: $343,710
– 1-year price change: +0.1%
– 5-year price change: +40.9%
– Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#27. Wedowee

– Typical home value: $352,329
– 1-year price change: +1.6%
– 5-year price change: +49.4%
– Metro area: not in a metro area

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#26. Waverly

– Typical home value: $359,122
– 1-year price change: +4.2%
– 5-year price change: +46.5%
– Metro area: LaGrange, GA-AL

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#25. Madison

– Typical home value: $371,410
– 1-year price change: -0.2%
– 5-year price change: +50.2%
– Metro area: Huntsville, AL

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#24. Auburn

– Typical home value: $372,145
– 1-year price change: +4.1%
– 5-year price change: +40.9%
– Metro area: Auburn-Opelika, AL

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#23. Chelsea

– Typical home value: $372,717
– 1-year price change: -1.3%
– 5-year price change: +36.9%
– Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#22. Trussville

– Typical home value: $381,502
– 1-year price change: +0.1%
– 5-year price change: +38.7%
– Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#21. Spanish Fort

– Typical home value: $387,102
– 1-year price change: +0.8%
– 5-year price change: +41.7%
– Metro area: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

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#20. Elberta

– Typical home value: $388,891
– 1-year price change: +2.1%
– 5-year price change: +61.3%
– Metro area: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

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#19. Pike Road

– Typical home value: $393,032
– 1-year price change: +0.2%
– 5-year price change: +28.3%
– Metro area: Montgomery, AL

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#18. Houston

– Typical home value: $397,496
– 1-year price change: +3.1%
– 5-year price change: +54.0%
– Metro area: not in a metro area

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#17. Eclectic

– Typical home value: $404,015
– 1-year price change: +6.0%
– 5-year price change: +47.8%
– Metro area: Montgomery, AL

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#16. Hoover

– Typical home value: $416,393
– 1-year price change: +1.4%
– 5-year price change: +37.7%
– Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#15. Owens Cross Roads

– Typical home value: $420,919
– 1-year price change: -1.3%
– 5-year price change: +49.1%
– Metro area: Huntsville, AL

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#14. Arley

– Typical home value: $456,167
– 1-year price change: +3.1%
– 5-year price change: +55.5%
– Metro area: not in a metro area

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#13. Gulf Shores

– Typical home value: $466,704
– 1-year price change: -2.8%
– 5-year price change: +48.1%
– Metro area: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

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#12. Dadeville

– Typical home value: $468,303
– 1-year price change: +1.9%
– 5-year price change: +57.7%
– Metro area: Alexander City, AL

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#11. Lake Purdy

– Typical home value: $476,178
– 1-year price change: +1.3%
– 5-year price change: +38.9%
– Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#10. Fairhope

– Typical home value: $480,461
– 1-year price change: +1.6%
– 5-year price change: +50.8%
– Metro area: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

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#9. Dauphin Island

– Typical home value: $484,888
– 1-year price change: +1.6%
– 5-year price change: +60.2%
– Metro area: Mobile, AL

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#8. Homewood

– Typical home value: $514,186
– 1-year price change: -0.2%
– 5-year price change: +34.7%
– Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#7. Vestavia Hills

– Typical home value: $524,174
– 1-year price change: +1.7%
– 5-year price change: +35.8%
– Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#6. Crane Hill

– Typical home value: $531,341
– 1-year price change: +3.7%
– 5-year price change: +55.2%
– Metro area: Cullman, AL

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#5. Jacksons Gap

– Typical home value: $553,475
– 1-year price change: +3.1%
– 5-year price change: +72.5%
– Metro area: Alexander City, AL

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#4. Indian Springs Village

– Typical home value: $558,009
– 1-year price change: +5.1%
– 5-year price change: +42.0%
– Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#3. Orange Beach

– Typical home value: $709,385
– 1-year price change: -2.7%
– 5-year price change: +50.6%
– Metro area: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

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#2. Equality

– Typical home value: $717,763
– 1-year price change: +14.5%
– 5-year price change: +69.8%
– Metro area: Alexander City, AL

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#1. Mountain Brook

– Typical home value: $917,930
– 1-year price change: +1.2%
– 5-year price change: +42.4%
– Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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