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Somerville, AL — ZIP 35670

Population: 7,760 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 35670 (Somerville, AL) is $235,001 — up 3.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $277,500 after a median 39 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, strong wind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$235,001

Typical home value

+3.4%

1-year change

39

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$235,001
1-year appreciation
+3.4%
3-year appreciation
+4.3%
5-year appreciation
+7.3%
10-year appreciation
+58.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$237,842
House Price Index (state)
380.8 (+2.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$277,500
Median list price
$399,950
Median price per sqft
$160
1-year sale-price change
+3.9%
Median days on market
39 days
Homes sold (recent period)
19
For-sale inventory
20
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
15
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
6

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$830/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$835/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,023/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,315/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,686/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.9 : 1
Schools include
Cotaco School, Union Hill School, Morgan County Schools Technology Park, Albert P Brewer High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strong wind, tornado, cold wave, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
9
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Triana/Tennessee River (6.4 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
60.0°F
Average high
71.5°F
Average low
48.8°F
Annual precipitation
59.9 in
Annual snowfall
0.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
288
Days with Moderate air quality
77
Highest AQI recorded (year)
71

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,301
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,734

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
McCall Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Huntsville International Airport (HSV) (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
MARSHALL MEDICAL CENTERS, CULLMAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+343 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1988
Housing built before 1970
18.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.7%
Median annual property tax
$585
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
56.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
46,803
Average weekly wage
$1,219
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
400

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 35670State medianUS median
Typical home value$235,001$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$277,500$247,500$325,000
Median days on market39 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$585$514$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 35670?
$235,001.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 35670?
$277,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 35670?
Median days on market: 39 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 35670?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,023/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 35670?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strong wind, tornado, cold wave, earthquake.
Is ZIP 35670 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 35670. 9 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 35670?
Risk to homes is higher than 43% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 35670?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 35670?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 35670?
4 schools (2 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 35670 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 35670?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 35670?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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