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 $372,057 in June, 1.1% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of July 16, the sits at 6.55%.
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 June 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
#30. Wedowee
- Typical home value: $344,878
- 1-year price change: +2.7%
- 5-year price change: +18.0%
- Metro area: not in a metro area
#29. Wilsonville
- Typical home value: $345,323
- 1-year price change: +2.3%
- 5-year price change: +23.0%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL
#28. Gurley
- Typical home value: $349,152
- 1-year price change: +2.1%
- 5-year price change: +15.9%
- Metro area: Huntsville, AL
#27. Elberta
- Typical home value: $352,991
- 1-year price change: -2.2%
- 5-year price change: +18.0%
- Metro area: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL
#26. Eclectic
- Typical home value: $363,640
- 1-year price change: +3.2%
- 5-year price change: +27.3%
- Metro area: Montgomery, AL
#25. Helena
- Typical home value: $366,246
- 1-year price change: +2.2%
- 5-year price change: +22.9%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL
#24. Madison
- Typical home value: $379,055
- 1-year price change: +0.8%
- 5-year price change: +18.4%
- Metro area: Huntsville, AL
#23. Chelsea
- Typical home value: $386,638
- 1-year price change: +0.9%
- 5-year price change: +19.1%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL
#22. Spanish Fort
- Typical home value: $388,232
- 1-year price change: +0.5%
- 5-year price change: +23.8%
- Metro area: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL
#21. Waverly
- Typical home value: $398,119
- 1-year price change: +6.8%
- 5-year price change: +24.7%
- Metro area: LaGrange, GA-AL
#20. Trussville
- Typical home value: $400,981
- 1-year price change: +3.3%
- 5-year price change: +22.7%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL
#19. Houston
- Typical home value: $404,473
- 1-year price change: +6.1%
- 5-year price change: +27.6%
- Metro area: not in a metro area
#18. Pike Road
- Typical home value: $410,366
- 1-year price change: +2.1%
- 5-year price change: +20.4%
- Metro area: Montgomery, AL
#17. Auburn
- Typical home value: $425,460
- 1-year price change: +4.1%
- 5-year price change: +33.0%
- Metro area: Auburn-Opelika, AL
#16. Owens Cross Roads
- Typical home value: $436,330
- 1-year price change: +1.4%
- 5-year price change: +21.4%
- Metro area: Huntsville, AL
#15. Hoover
- Typical home value: $445,051
- 1-year price change: +2.9%
- 5-year price change: +23.3%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL
#14. Gulf Shores
- Typical home value: $456,903
- 1-year price change: -1.4%
- 5-year price change: +16.2%
- Metro area: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL
#13. Fairhope
- Typical home value: $471,631
- 1-year price change: +0.6%
- 5-year price change: +25.5%
- Metro area: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL
#12. Dauphin Island
- Typical home value: $473,787
- 1-year price change: -0.4%
- 5-year price change: +24.7%
- Metro area: Mobile, AL
#11. Arley
- Typical home value: $483,364
- 1-year price change: +3.7%
- 5-year price change: +29.9%
- Metro area: not in a metro area
#10. Lake Purdy
- Typical home value: $506,858
- 1-year price change: +2.1%
- 5-year price change: +22.5%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL
#9. Dadeville
- Typical home value: $526,927
- 1-year price change: +1.4%
- 5-year price change: +25.4%
- Metro area: Alexander City, AL
#8. Crane Hill
- Typical home value: $535,835
- 1-year price change: +4.2%
- 5-year price change: +33.5%
- Metro area: Cullman, AL
#7. Vestavia Hills
- Typical home value: $576,337
- 1-year price change: +4.1%
- 5-year price change: +25.3%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL
#6. Homewood
- Typical home value: $578,963
- 1-year price change: +5.7%
- 5-year price change: +21.8%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL
#5. Indian Springs Village
- Typical home value: $606,368
- 1-year price change: +3.8%
- 5-year price change: +27.5%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL
#4. Jacksons Gap
- Typical home value: $635,958
- 1-year price change: +3.8%
- 5-year price change: +35.4%
- Metro area: Alexander City, AL
#3. Equality
- Typical home value: $676,662
- 1-year price change: +6.2%
- 5-year price change: +53.9%
- Metro area: Alexander City, AL
#2. Orange Beach
- Typical home value: $690,065
- 1-year price change: -1.2%
- 5-year price change: +18.3%
- Metro area: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL
#1. Mountain Brook
- Typical home value: $1,064,245
- 1-year price change: +6.7%
- 5-year price change: +32.6%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL