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Eight Mile, AL

Eight Mile, AL.

Population: 12,234 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Eight Mile, AL is $150,251 — up 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $158,000 after a median 27 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$150,251

Typical home value

+1.2%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$150,251
1-year appreciation
+1.2%
3-year appreciation
-1.9%
5-year appreciation
+8.6%
10-year appreciation
+57.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2024)
$159,378
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
$158,000
Median list price
$185,000
Median price per sqft
$108
1-year sale-price change
-12.2%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
27
For-sale inventory
26
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
20
1-year forecast
+1.0%
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$938/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$981/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,139/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,474/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,565/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
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.3 : 1
Schools include
Mattie T Blount High School, CollinsRhodes Elementary School, Indian Springs Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding, inland flooding, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Very High · lightning: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
31
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 86% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
64.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Stauffer Chemical Co. (LeMoyne Plant) (14.9 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
68.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
57.0°F
Annual precipitation
61.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
260
Days with Moderate air quality
103
Highest AQI recorded (year)
80

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
20,980
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
20,011

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Grimes Field (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
15
Hospitals include
BALDWIN HEALTH, USA HEALTH UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, USA HEALTH HCA PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL, LLC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 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)
-346 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1982
Housing built before 1970
20.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.6%
Median annual property tax
$673
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
49.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
147,879
Average weekly wage
$1,217
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,102

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

How it compares

Eight MileState medianUS median
Typical home value$150,251$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$158,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market27 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$673$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 Eight Mile, AL?
$150,251.
What is the median sale price in Eight Mile, AL?
$158,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Eight Mile, AL?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in Eight Mile, AL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,139/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Eight Mile, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding, inland flooding, tornado.
Is Eight Mile, AL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Eight Mile, AL. 31 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Eight Mile, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 86% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Eight Mile, AL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Eight Mile, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Eight Mile, AL?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Eight Mile, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Eight Mile, AL?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Eight Mile, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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