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Quinton, AL

Quinton, AL.

Population: 3,202 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Quinton, AL is $116,121 — up 2.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $225,000 after a median 74 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, tornado, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$116,121

Typical home value

+2.9%

1-year change

74

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$116,121
1-year appreciation
+2.9%
3-year appreciation
-4.2%
5-year appreciation
-7.9%
10-year appreciation
+42.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2022)
$130,569
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
$225,000
Median list price
$249,900
Median price per sqft
$112
1-year sale-price change
+32.4%
Median days on market
74 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
15
Sale-to-list ratio
90.1%
Active listings
14

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$684/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$776/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$949/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,314/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,586/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
15.9 : 1
Schools include
West Jefferson 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, tornado, cold wave, heat wave, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
32
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 65% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
88.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
35th Avenue (20.1 mi — proposed for listing)
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
65.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
55.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.8 in
Annual snowfall
0.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
24,256
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
18,091

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (20 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Parker Field (16 mi)
Nearest major airport
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) (23 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
23
Hospitals include
ST. VINCENT'S EAST, SHELBY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 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)
+29 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
35.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.5%
Median annual property tax
$338
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
49.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,804
Average weekly wage
$975
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
12

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

How it compares

QuintonState medianUS median
Typical home value$116,121$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$225,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market74 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$338$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 Quinton, AL?
$116,121.
What is the median sale price in Quinton, AL?
$225,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Quinton, AL?
Median days on market: 74 days.
What is typical rent in Quinton, AL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $949/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Quinton, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, tornado, cold wave, heat wave, inland flooding.
Is Quinton, AL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Quinton, AL. 32 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 Quinton, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 65% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Quinton, AL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Quinton, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Quinton, AL?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Quinton, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 3.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Quinton, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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