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
#30. Meridianville
- Typical home value: $325,657
- 1-year price change: +1.9%
- 5-year price change: +35.9%
- Metro area: Huntsville, AL
#29. Wilsonville
- Typical home value: $332,182
- 1-year price change: +1.0%
- 5-year price change: +29.0%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL
#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
#27. Gurley
- Typical home value: $339,125
- 1-year price change: +1.1%
- 5-year price change: +26.4%
- Metro area: Huntsville, AL
#26. Eclectic
- Typical home value: $342,138
- 1-year price change: -0.4%
- 5-year price change: +33.7%
- Metro area: Montgomery, AL
#25. Helena
- Typical home value: $350,327
- 1-year price change: +1.4%
- 5-year price change: +30.6%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL
#24. Waverly
- Typical home value: $358,668
- 1-year price change: +4.3%
- 5-year price change: +29.2%
- Metro area: LaGrange, GA-AL
#23. Madison
- Typical home value: $368,788
- 1-year price change: +1.2%
- 5-year price change: +32.6%
- Metro area: Huntsville, AL
#22. Chelsea
- Typical home value: $376,346
- 1-year price change: +1.1%
- 5-year price change: +28.1%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL
#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
#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
#19. Trussville
- Typical home value: $385,554
- 1-year price change: +2.2%
- 5-year price change: +30.4%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL
#18. Pike Road
- Typical home value: $392,928
- 1-year price change: +1.8%
- 5-year price change: +26.0%
- Metro area: Montgomery, AL
#17. Auburn
- Typical home value: $404,133
- 1-year price change: +3.8%
- 5-year price change: +37.1%
- Metro area: Auburn-Opelika, AL
#16. Hoover
- Typical home value: $423,837
- 1-year price change: +1.5%
- 5-year price change: +30.1%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL
#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
#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
#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
#12. Dauphin Island
- Typical home value: $458,319
- 1-year price change: -1.1%
- 5-year price change: +37.4%
- Metro area: Mobile, AL
#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
#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
#9. Crane Hill
- Typical home value: $497,253
- 1-year price change: +5.0%
- 5-year price change: +45.6%
- Metro area: Cullman, AL
#8. Dadeville
- Typical home value: $525,018
- 1-year price change: +3.1%
- 5-year price change: +41.7%
- Metro area: Alexander City, AL
#7. Homewood
- Typical home value: $532,542
- 1-year price change: +4.0%
- 5-year price change: +26.1%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL
#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
#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
#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
#3. Equality
- Typical home value: $644,582
- 1-year price change: +0.9%
- 5-year price change: +59.7%
- Metro area: Alexander City, AL
#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
#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