Cities with the most expensive homes in Alabama

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January 23, 2026
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Cities with the most expensive homes in Alabama

Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, plays a huge role for buyers.

The typical home value in the United States was $359,078 in December, 0.1% higher than the year before.

High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of January 15, the sits at 6.06%.

Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.

compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in Alabama using data from . Cities are ranked by the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of December 2025. The charts in this story were created automatically using .

Metros with the most cities in the top 30 in Alabama
#1. Birmingham-Hoover, AL: 10
#2. Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL: 5
#3. Huntsville, AL: 4
#4. Alexander City, AL: 3
#5. Montgomery, AL: 2
#6. Cullman, AL: 1
#6. Auburn-Opelika, AL: 1
#6. LaGrange, GA-AL: 1
#6. Mobile, AL: 1

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#30. Meridianville

- Typical home value: $325,657
- 1-year price change: +1.9%
- 5-year price change: +35.9%
- Metro area: Huntsville, AL

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#29. Wilsonville

- Typical home value: $332,182
- 1-year price change: +1.0%
- 5-year price change: +29.0%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#28. Elberta

- Typical home value: $336,461
- 1-year price change: -0.5%
- 5-year price change: +33.5%
- Metro area: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

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#27. Gurley

- Typical home value: $339,125
- 1-year price change: +1.1%
- 5-year price change: +26.4%
- Metro area: Huntsville, AL

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#26. Eclectic

- Typical home value: $342,138
- 1-year price change: -0.4%
- 5-year price change: +33.7%
- Metro area: Montgomery, AL

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#25. Helena

- Typical home value: $350,327
- 1-year price change: +1.4%
- 5-year price change: +30.6%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#24. Waverly

- Typical home value: $358,668
- 1-year price change: +4.3%
- 5-year price change: +29.2%
- Metro area: LaGrange, GA-AL

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#23. Madison

- Typical home value: $368,788
- 1-year price change: +1.2%
- 5-year price change: +32.6%
- Metro area: Huntsville, AL

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#22. Chelsea

- Typical home value: $376,346
- 1-year price change: +1.1%
- 5-year price change: +28.1%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#21. Spanish Fort

- Typical home value: $379,834
- 1-year price change: +1.2%
- 5-year price change: +32.1%
- Metro area: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

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#20. Houston

- Typical home value: $380,584
- 1-year price change: +2.6%
- 5-year price change: +37.0%
- Metro area: not in a metro area

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#19. Trussville

- Typical home value: $385,554
- 1-year price change: +2.2%
- 5-year price change: +30.4%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#18. Pike Road

- Typical home value: $392,928
- 1-year price change: +1.8%
- 5-year price change: +26.0%
- Metro area: Montgomery, AL

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#17. Auburn

- Typical home value: $404,133
- 1-year price change: +3.8%
- 5-year price change: +37.1%
- Metro area: Auburn-Opelika, AL

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#16. Hoover

- Typical home value: $423,837
- 1-year price change: +1.5%
- 5-year price change: +30.1%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#15. Owens Cross Roads

- Typical home value: $426,757
- 1-year price change: +1.9%
- 5-year price change: +35.5%
- Metro area: Huntsville, AL

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#14. Arley

- Typical home value: $444,936
- 1-year price change: +3.3%
- 5-year price change: +41.0%
- Metro area: not in a metro area

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#13. Gulf Shores

- Typical home value: $448,572
- 1-year price change: -2.9%
- 5-year price change: +29.3%
- Metro area: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

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#12. Dauphin Island

- Typical home value: $458,319
- 1-year price change: -1.1%
- 5-year price change: +37.4%
- Metro area: Mobile, AL

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#11. Fairhope

- Typical home value: $460,334
- 1-year price change: +0.6%
- 5-year price change: +35.9%
- Metro area: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

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#10. Lake Purdy

- Typical home value: $481,373
- 1-year price change: +0.9%
- 5-year price change: +28.9%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#9. Crane Hill

- Typical home value: $497,253
- 1-year price change: +5.0%
- 5-year price change: +45.6%
- Metro area: Cullman, AL

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#8. Dadeville

- Typical home value: $525,018
- 1-year price change: +3.1%
- 5-year price change: +41.7%
- Metro area: Alexander City, AL

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#7. Homewood

- Typical home value: $532,542
- 1-year price change: +4.0%
- 5-year price change: +26.1%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#6. Vestavia Hills

- Typical home value: $538,520
- 1-year price change: +2.9%
- 5-year price change: +30.5%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#5. Indian Springs Village

- Typical home value: $569,048
- 1-year price change: +3.0%
- 5-year price change: +33.2%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#4. Jacksons Gap

- Typical home value: $610,340
- 1-year price change: +3.6%
- 5-year price change: +51.6%
- Metro area: Alexander City, AL

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#3. Equality

- Typical home value: $644,582
- 1-year price change: +0.9%
- 5-year price change: +59.7%
- Metro area: Alexander City, AL

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#2. Orange Beach

- Typical home value: $672,385
- 1-year price change: -1.9%
- 5-year price change: +31.2%
- Metro area: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

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#1. Mountain Brook

- Typical home value: $976,859
- 1-year price change: +5.4%
- 5-year price change: +40.4%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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