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Albertville, AL

Albertville, AL.

Population: 22,603 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Albertville, AL is $209,897 — up 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $270,000 after a median 41 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,395/month. 6 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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$209,897

Typical home value

+2.4%

1-year change

41

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$209,897
1-year appreciation
+2.4%
3-year appreciation
+6.8%
5-year appreciation
+21.8%
10-year appreciation
+91.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Jan 2025)
$211,592
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
$270,000
Median list price
$289,800
Median price per sqft
$162
1-year sale-price change
+12.8%
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
61
For-sale inventory
62
Sale-to-list ratio
95.6%
Active listings
64
1-year forecast
+1.5%
New listings (monthly)
20

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,395/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$702/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$707/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$925/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,281/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,285/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
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.4 : 1
Schools include
Albertville Middle School, Albertville High School, Albertville Intermediate School, Albertville Elementary School, Albertville Primary 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, heat wave
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 A
NFIP flood claims on record
2
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 57% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
75.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
62.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.4 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,270
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,120

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Little River Canyon National Preserve (39 mi)
National parks include
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Freedom Riders National Monument, Russell Cave National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Albertville Regional Airport/Thomas J Brumlik Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Redstone Army Air Field (HUA) (38 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
14
Hospitals include
MARSHALL MEDICAL CENTERS, DEKALB REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, FLOYD CHEROKEE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
12
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)
+246 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1983
Housing built before 1970
29.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.2%
Median annual property tax
$633
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
74.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
34,379
Average weekly wage
$943
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
222

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

How it compares

AlbertvilleState medianUS median
Typical home value$209,897$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$270,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market41 days66 days51 days
Typical rent$1,395/mo$1,421/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$633$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 Albertville, AL?
$209,897.
What is the median sale price in Albertville, AL?
$270,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Albertville, AL?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in Albertville, AL?
Typical rent: $1,395/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Albertville, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strong wind, tornado, cold wave, heat wave.
Is Albertville, AL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Albertville, AL. 2 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Albertville, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 57% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Albertville, AL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Albertville, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Albertville, AL?
6 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Albertville, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 11.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Albertville, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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