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New Brockton, AL

New Brockton, AL.

Population: 4,029 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in New Brockton, AL is $156,668 — down 6.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $274,000 after a median 64 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, tornado, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$156,668

Typical home value

-6.1%

1-year change

64

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$156,668
1-year appreciation
-6.1%
3-year appreciation
-2.0%
5-year appreciation
+7.3%
10-year appreciation
+41.2%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2025)
$170,504
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
$274,000
Median list price
$304,450
Median price per sqft
$146
1-year sale-price change
+32.7%
Median days on market
64 days
Homes sold (recent period)
16
For-sale inventory
17
Sale-to-list ratio
97.7%
Active listings
16
1-year forecast
+0.1%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$834/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$839/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,098/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,520/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,598/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
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.9 : 1
Schools include
New Brockton High School, New Brockton Elementary School, New Brockton Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, tornado, hurricane, inland flooding, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
4
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 42% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 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)

Average annual temperature
67.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
55.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.9 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,022
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,275

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
RT-337 Landing Strip (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cairns AAF (Fort Rucker) Air Field (OZR) (15 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
SOUTHEAST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, DALE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
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)
+267 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1984
Housing built before 1970
30.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.6%
Median annual property tax
$634
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
59.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,803
Average weekly wage
$912
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Professional Services, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
198

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

How it compares

New BrocktonState medianUS median
Typical home value$156,668$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$274,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market64 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$634$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 New Brockton, AL?
$156,668.
What is the median sale price in New Brockton, AL?
$274,000.
How long do homes take to sell in New Brockton, AL?
Median days on market: 64 days.
What is typical rent in New Brockton, AL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,098/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in New Brockton, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, tornado, hurricane, inland flooding, strong wind.
Is New Brockton, AL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within New Brockton, AL. 4 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in New Brockton, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 42% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in New Brockton, AL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near New Brockton, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve New Brockton, AL?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is New Brockton, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 2.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in New Brockton, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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