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Napier Field, AL

Napier Field, AL.

Population: 30,173 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Napier Field, AL is $188,401 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $234,000 after a median 44 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,032/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, 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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$188,401

Typical home value

+2.5%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$188,401
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+10.8%
5-year appreciation
+26.7%
10-year appreciation
+54.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$189,411
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
$234,000
Median list price
$224,900
Median price per sqft
$127
1-year sale-price change
-1.3%
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
81
For-sale inventory
143
Sale-to-list ratio
96.2%
Active listings
123
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
70 days
New listings (monthly)
34

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,032/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$763/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$768/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$966/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,291/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,415/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
9
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.8 : 1
School districts serving the area
Dothan City, Houston County
Schools include
Dothan 6th Grade Center, Girard Elementary School, Faine Elementary School, Dothan Technology Center, Morris Slingluff Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, strong wind, tornado, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
56
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
American Brass (4 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
79.0°F
Average low
57.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.9 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,994
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,344

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
32
Nearest airport
Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
10
Hospitals include
SOUTHEAST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, DALE MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL CENTER ENTERPRISE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 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)
+259 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1978
Housing built before 1970
31.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.8%
Median annual property tax
$582
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
69.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
42,426
Average weekly wage
$1,054
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
470

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

How it compares

Napier FieldState medianUS median
Typical home value$188,401$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$234,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market44 days66 days51 days
Typical rent$1,032/mo$1,421/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$582$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 Napier Field, AL?
$188,401.
What is the median sale price in Napier Field, AL?
$234,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Napier Field, AL?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in Napier Field, AL?
Typical rent: $1,032/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Napier Field, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, strong wind, tornado, cold wave.
Is Napier Field, AL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Napier Field, AL. 56 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 Napier Field, 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 Napier Field, AL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Napier Field, AL?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: American Brass, 4 mi.
How many schools serve Napier Field, AL?
9 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Napier Field, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 9.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Napier Field, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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