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Fosters, AL

Fosters, AL.

Population: 1,603 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Fosters, AL is $228,716 — down 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $309,450 after a median 84 days on market. 1 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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$228,716

Typical home value

-0.8%

1-year change

84

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$228,716
1-year appreciation
-0.8%
3-year appreciation
+0.5%
5-year appreciation
+10.5%
10-year appreciation
+50.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2024)
$235,077
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
$309,450
Median list price
$220,000
Median price per sqft
$185
1-year sale-price change
-12.2%
Median days on market
84 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+1.4%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$970/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$975/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,165/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,470/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,531/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.0 : 1
Schools include
Myrtlewood Elementary 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
2
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 53% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.8%
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)

Annual precipitation
56.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°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
265
Days with Moderate air quality
95
Highest AQI recorded (year)
93

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)
6,442
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,128

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (59 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Moundville Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tuscaloosa National Airport (TCL) (12 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
8
Hospitals include
GREENE COUNTY HOSPITAL, BIBB MEDICAL CENTER, DCH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 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)
-375 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1990
Housing built before 1970
38.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.8%
Median annual property tax
$680
Households with broadband internet
49.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
75,037
Average weekly wage
$1,127
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
603

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

How it compares

FostersState medianUS median
Typical home value$228,716$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$309,450$247,500$325,000
Median days on market84 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$680$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 Fosters, AL?
$228,716.
What is the median sale price in Fosters, AL?
$309,450.
How long do homes take to sell in Fosters, AL?
Median days on market: 84 days.
What is typical rent in Fosters, AL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,165/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fosters, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strong wind, tornado, cold wave, earthquake.
Is Fosters, AL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Fosters, AL. 2 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 Fosters, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 53% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fosters, AL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fosters, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fosters, AL?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Fosters, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Fosters, AL?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fosters, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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