Cities with the most expensive homes in Alabama

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March 20, 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 $365,545 in March, 0.8% higher than the year before.

High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of April 16, the sits at 6.3%.

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 March 2026. 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. Alexander City, AL: 3
#3. Huntsville, 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. Wedowee

- Typical home value: $332,860
- 1-year price change: +2.4%
- 5-year price change: +26.8%
- Metro area: not in a metro area

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#29. Elberta

- Typical home value: $342,687
- 1-year price change: -2.7%
- 5-year price change: +25.9%
- Metro area: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

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#28. Wilsonville

- Typical home value: $345,150
- 1-year price change: +1.5%
- 5-year price change: +26.4%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#27. Gurley

- Typical home value: $351,643
- 1-year price change: +1.8%
- 5-year price change: +23.2%
- Metro area: Huntsville, AL

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#26. Eclectic

- Typical home value: $357,569
- 1-year price change: +1.8%
- 5-year price change: +32.8%
- Metro area: Montgomery, AL

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#25. Helena

- Typical home value: $363,042
- 1-year price change: +2.0%
- 5-year price change: +26.8%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#24. Madison

- Typical home value: $374,497
- 1-year price change: +1.2%
- 5-year price change: +26.3%
- Metro area: Huntsville, AL

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#23. Spanish Fort

- Typical home value: $379,955
- 1-year price change: +0.7%
- 5-year price change: +29.1%
- Metro area: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

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#22. Chelsea

- Typical home value: $384,778
- 1-year price change: +0.9%
- 5-year price change: +23.5%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#21. Waverly

- Typical home value: $392,683
- 1-year price change: +4.0%
- 5-year price change: +27.1%
- Metro area: LaGrange, GA-AL

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#20. Trussville

- Typical home value: $394,833
- 1-year price change: +2.5%
- 5-year price change: +26.5%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#19. Houston

- Typical home value: $395,991
- 1-year price change: +5.3%
- 5-year price change: +34.0%
- Metro area: not in a metro area

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#18. Pike Road

- Typical home value: $404,269
- 1-year price change: +1.8%
- 5-year price change: +23.4%
- Metro area: Montgomery, AL

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#17. Auburn

- Typical home value: $412,908
- 1-year price change: +4.0%
- 5-year price change: +36.3%
- Metro area: Auburn-Opelika, AL

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#16. Owens Cross Roads

- Typical home value: $428,993
- 1-year price change: +1.5%
- 5-year price change: +29.1%
- Metro area: Huntsville, AL

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#15. Hoover

- Typical home value: $437,228
- 1-year price change: +2.1%
- 5-year price change: +26.3%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#14. Gulf Shores

- Typical home value: $450,266
- 1-year price change: -2.2%
- 5-year price change: +24.9%
- Metro area: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

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#13. Fairhope

- Typical home value: $459,930
- 1-year price change: +0.6%
- 5-year price change: +32.1%
- Metro area: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

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#12. Dauphin Island

- Typical home value: $461,456
- 1-year price change: -1.6%
- 5-year price change: +31.5%
- Metro area: Mobile, AL

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#11. Arley

- Typical home value: $462,411
- 1-year price change: +4.3%
- 5-year price change: +36.1%
- Metro area: not in a metro area

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#10. Lake Purdy

- Typical home value: $498,729
- 1-year price change: +0.6%
- 5-year price change: +24.6%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#9. Crane Hill

- Typical home value: $517,837
- 1-year price change: +5.8%
- 5-year price change: +41.5%
- Metro area: Cullman, AL

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#8. Dadeville

- Typical home value: $518,578
- 1-year price change: +3.0%
- 5-year price change: +33.8%
- Metro area: Alexander City, AL

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#7. Homewood

- Typical home value: $558,046
- 1-year price change: +4.0%
- 5-year price change: +22.8%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#6. Vestavia Hills

- Typical home value: $561,213
- 1-year price change: +3.0%
- 5-year price change: +27.3%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#5. Indian Springs Village

- Typical home value: $589,996
- 1-year price change: +2.7%
- 5-year price change: +29.4%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#4. Jacksons Gap

- Typical home value: $616,371
- 1-year price change: +4.8%
- 5-year price change: +43.2%
- Metro area: Alexander City, AL

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#3. Equality

- Typical home value: $677,771
- 1-year price change: +4.9%
- 5-year price change: +62.0%
- Metro area: Alexander City, AL

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#2. Orange Beach

- Typical home value: $678,809
- 1-year price change: -1.8%
- 5-year price change: +27.1%
- Metro area: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

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#1. Mountain Brook

- Typical home value: $1,028,341
- 1-year price change: +6.0%
- 5-year price change: +36.5%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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