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Anderson, AL

Anderson, AL.

Population: 1,744 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Anderson, AL is $227,468 — up 4.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $207,000 after a median 17 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$227,468

Typical home value

+4.3%

1-year change

17

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$227,468
1-year appreciation
+4.3%
3-year appreciation
+1.5%
5-year appreciation
+17.8%
10-year appreciation
+80.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2025)
$228,794
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
$207,000
Median list price
$614,450
Median price per sqft
$150
1-year sale-price change
+25.4%
Median days on market
17 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+1.7%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$760/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$834/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,085/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,348/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,426/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, lightning, strong wind, tornado, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
73.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Murray-Ohio Dump (20 mi)
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
61.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
56.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,075
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,722

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Elk Haven Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) (25 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
14
Hospitals include
NORTH ALABAMA MEDICAL CENTER, HELEN KELLER HOSPITAL, HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+189 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1986
Housing built before 1970
40.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
36.2%
Median annual property tax
$678
Households with broadband internet
37.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
25,540
Average weekly wage
$904
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
316

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

How it compares

AndersonState medianUS median
Typical home value$227,468$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$207,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market17 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$678$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 Anderson, AL?
$227,468.
What is the median sale price in Anderson, AL?
$207,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Anderson, AL?
Median days on market: 17 days.
What is typical rent in Anderson, AL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,085/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Anderson, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, lightning, strong wind, tornado, earthquake.
What is the wildfire risk in Anderson, AL?
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 Anderson, AL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Anderson, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Anderson, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 3.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Anderson, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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