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Lester, AL

Lester, AL.

Population: 909 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Lester, AL is $255,865 — down 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $260,000 after a median 33 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, drought, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$255,865

Typical home value

-1.1%

1-year change

33

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$255,865
1-year appreciation
-1.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2025)
$267,510
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
$260,000
Median list price
$247,950
Median price per sqft
$183
Median days on market
33 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
93.7%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+0.2%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,119/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,177/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,341/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,735/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,241/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.5 : 1
Schools include
Sugar Creek Elementary School, West Limestone High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, drought, ice storm, inland flooding, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
65.0%
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 (22.6 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
16
Nearest airport
Upper Fort Hampton Strip (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Huntsville International Airport (HSV) (30 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)
+1,277 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
28.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.2%
Median annual property tax
$663
Households with broadband internet
41.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
27,283
Average weekly wage
$1,151
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
449

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

How it compares

LesterState medianUS median
Typical home value$255,865$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$260,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market33 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$663$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 Lester, AL?
$255,865.
What is the median sale price in Lester, AL?
$260,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lester, AL?
Median days on market: 33 days.
What is typical rent in Lester, AL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,341/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lester, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought, ice storm, inland flooding, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Lester, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lester, AL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lester, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lester, AL?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Lester, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 3.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Lester, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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