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 $366,913 in September, 1.0% higher than the year before.

High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of October 15, the sits at 7.4%.

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 September 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. Gurley

- Typical home value: $335,696
- 1-year price change: +1.6%
- 5-year price change: +10.0%
- Metro area: Huntsville, AL

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#29. Wedowee

- Typical home value: $336,084
- 1-year price change: +2.9%
- 5-year price change: +13.1%
- Metro area: not in a metro area

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#28. Wilsonville

- Typical home value: $340,606
- 1-year price change: +2.7%
- 5-year price change: +19.5%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#27. Elberta

- Typical home value: $341,263
- 1-year price change: -1.7%
- 5-year price change: +14.2%
- Metro area: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

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#26. Eclectic

- Typical home value: $362,728
- 1-year price change: +5.6%
- 5-year price change: +23.7%
- Metro area: Montgomery, AL

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#25. Helena

- Typical home value: $365,238
- 1-year price change: +2.6%
- 5-year price change: +19.7%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#24. Madison

- Typical home value: $376,486
- 1-year price change: +0.9%
- 5-year price change: +13.6%
- Metro area: Huntsville, AL

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#23. Chelsea

- Typical home value: $383,933
- 1-year price change: +1.0%
- 5-year price change: +15.2%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#22. Spanish Fort

- Typical home value: $384,908
- 1-year price change: +1.1%
- 5-year price change: +19.7%
- Metro area: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

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#21. Waverly

- Typical home value: $387,220
- 1-year price change: +6.7%
- 5-year price change: +22.8%
- Metro area: LaGrange, GA-AL

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#20. Trussville

- Typical home value: $396,259
- 1-year price change: +3.1%
- 5-year price change: +20.2%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#19. Houston

- Typical home value: $399,673
- 1-year price change: +7.5%
- 5-year price change: +23.0%
- Metro area: not in a metro area

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#18. Pike Road

- Typical home value: $404,483
- 1-year price change: +1.9%
- 5-year price change: +17.1%
- Metro area: Montgomery, AL

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#17. Auburn

- Typical home value: $421,396
- 1-year price change: +4.1%
- 5-year price change: +29.1%
- Metro area: Auburn-Opelika, AL

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#16. Owens Cross Roads

- Typical home value: $435,510
- 1-year price change: +2.1%
- 5-year price change: +16.5%
- Metro area: Huntsville, AL

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#15. Hoover

- Typical home value: $437,458
- 1-year price change: +2.9%
- 5-year price change: +21.1%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#14. Gulf Shores

- Typical home value: $452,589
- 1-year price change: -0.0%
- 5-year price change: +9.3%
- Metro area: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

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#13. Dauphin Island

- Typical home value: $462,727
- 1-year price change: +0.1%
- 5-year price change: +19.1%
- Metro area: Mobile, AL

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#12. Fairhope

- Typical home value: $470,927
- 1-year price change: +1.7%
- 5-year price change: +19.9%
- Metro area: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

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#11. Arley

- Typical home value: $476,518
- 1-year price change: +4.0%
- 5-year price change: +26.6%
- Metro area: not in a metro area

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#10. Lake Purdy

- Typical home value: $505,227
- 1-year price change: +2.8%
- 5-year price change: +20.1%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#9. Dadeville

- Typical home value: $519,061
- 1-year price change: +0.9%
- 5-year price change: +17.4%
- Metro area: Alexander City, AL

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#8. Crane Hill

- Typical home value: $535,746
- 1-year price change: +4.6%
- 5-year price change: +27.3%
- Metro area: Cullman, AL

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#7. Vestavia Hills

- Typical home value: $563,923
- 1-year price change: +4.1%
- 5-year price change: +25.1%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#6. Homewood

- Typical home value: $568,543
- 1-year price change: +6.6%
- 5-year price change: +22.0%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#5. Indian Springs Village

- Typical home value: $598,960
- 1-year price change: +4.8%
- 5-year price change: +24.5%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#4. Jacksons Gap

- Typical home value: $627,656
- 1-year price change: +3.9%
- 5-year price change: +30.9%
- Metro area: Alexander City, AL

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#3. Equality

- Typical home value: $677,596
- 1-year price change: +10.7%
- 5-year price change: +50.0%
- Metro area: Alexander City, AL

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#2. Orange Beach

- Typical home value: $684,503
- 1-year price change: +0.9%
- 5-year price change: +10.3%
- Metro area: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

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#1. Mountain Brook

- Typical home value: $1,054,515
- 1-year price change: +8.7%
- 5-year price change: +31.8%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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