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Southside, AL

Southside, AL.

Population: 18,769 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Southside, AL is $164,815 — up 5.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $271,000 after a median 69 days on market. Typical rent runs $850/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strong wind, 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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$164,815

Typical home value

+5.4%

1-year change

69

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$164,815
1-year appreciation
+5.4%
3-year appreciation
+10.7%
5-year appreciation
+16.1%
10-year appreciation
+63.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$164,815
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
$271,000
Median list price
$249,900
Median price per sqft
$124
1-year sale-price change
-3.6%
Median days on market
69 days
Homes sold (recent period)
56
For-sale inventory
94
Sale-to-list ratio
94.9%
Active listings
71
1-year forecast
+3.2%
Days to pending
91 days
New listings (monthly)
21

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

Rents

Typical rent
$850/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$679/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$830/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$975/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,235/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,397/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
10
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
Etowah County, Gadsden City
Schools include
Gaston High School, Etowah County Special Education Learning Center, Gaston Elementary School, Gadsden Middle School, Eura Brown Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, tornado, cold wave, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A10
NFIP flood claims on record
34
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 72% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.2%
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)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
59.3 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
223
Days with Moderate air quality
140
Highest AQI recorded (year)
87

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
18,936
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,882

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Freedom Riders National Monument (29 mi)
National parks include
Freedom Riders National Monument, Little River Canyon National Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Northeast Alabama Regional Airport (GAD) (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Anniston Regional Airport (ANB) (32 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
RIVERVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
16
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)
+112 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1968
Housing built before 1970
54.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.7%
Median annual property tax
$709
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
63.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
27,992
Average weekly wage
$912
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
123

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

How it compares

SouthsideState medianUS median
Typical home value$164,815$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$271,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market69 days66 days51 days
Typical rent$850/mo$1,421/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$709$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 Southside, AL?
$164,815.
What is the median sale price in Southside, AL?
$271,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Southside, AL?
Median days on market: 69 days.
What is typical rent in Southside, AL?
Typical rent: $850/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Southside, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, tornado, cold wave, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Southside, AL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Southside, AL. 34 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A10. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Southside, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 72% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Southside, AL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Southside, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Southside, AL?
10 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Southside, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Southside, AL?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Southside, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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