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 $361,371 in February, 0.4% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 19, the sits at 6.22%.
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 February 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. 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: $329,557
- 1-year price change: +0.7%
- 5-year price change: +31.1%
- Metro area: Huntsville, AL
#29. Wilsonville
- Typical home value: $336,731
- 1-year price change: +0.9%
- 5-year price change: +27.1%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL
#28. Elberta
- Typical home value: $338,046
- 1-year price change: -2.5%
- 5-year price change: +27.7%
- Metro area: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL
#27. Gurley
- Typical home value: $339,079
- 1-year price change: +1.3%
- 5-year price change: +24.4%
- Metro area: Huntsville, AL
#26. Eclectic
- Typical home value: $349,931
- 1-year price change: +0.8%
- 5-year price change: +32.7%
- Metro area: Montgomery, AL
#25. Helena
- Typical home value: $357,728
- 1-year price change: +1.6%
- 5-year price change: +28.0%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL
#24. Madison
- Typical home value: $372,091
- 1-year price change: +1.2%
- 5-year price change: +28.4%
- Metro area: Huntsville, AL
#23. Spanish Fort
- Typical home value: $378,575
- 1-year price change: +0.8%
- 5-year price change: +30.2%
- Metro area: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL
#22. Chelsea
- Typical home value: $379,942
- 1-year price change: +0.8%
- 5-year price change: +25.0%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL
#21. Waverly
- Typical home value: $380,080
- 1-year price change: +3.7%
- 5-year price change: +27.2%
- Metro area: LaGrange, GA-AL
#20. Houston
- Typical home value: $384,538
- 1-year price change: +3.9%
- 5-year price change: +34.5%
- Metro area: not in a metro area
#19. Trussville
- Typical home value: $390,107
- 1-year price change: +2.2%
- 5-year price change: +27.8%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL
#18. Pike Road
- Typical home value: $401,138
- 1-year price change: +1.7%
- 5-year price change: +24.4%
- Metro area: Montgomery, AL
#17. Auburn
- Typical home value: $410,461
- 1-year price change: +4.0%
- 5-year price change: +36.8%
- Metro area: Auburn-Opelika, AL
#16. Owens Cross Roads
- Typical home value: $424,157
- 1-year price change: +1.6%
- 5-year price change: +31.4%
- Metro area: Huntsville, AL
#15. Hoover
- Typical home value: $428,874
- 1-year price change: +1.7%
- 5-year price change: +27.6%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL
#14. Arley
- Typical home value: $445,491
- 1-year price change: +3.4%
- 5-year price change: +37.3%
- Metro area: not in a metro area
#13. Gulf Shores
- Typical home value: $446,188
- 1-year price change: -2.4%
- 5-year price change: +26.6%
- Metro area: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL
#12. Fairhope
- Typical home value: $455,772
- 1-year price change: +0.6%
- 5-year price change: +33.4%
- Metro area: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL
#11. Dauphin Island
- Typical home value: $457,610
- 1-year price change: -1.8%
- 5-year price change: +33.5%
- Metro area: Mobile, AL
#10. Lake Purdy
- Typical home value: $482,116
- 1-year price change: +0.4%
- 5-year price change: +25.8%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL
#9. Crane Hill
- Typical home value: $501,555
- 1-year price change: +5.3%
- 5-year price change: +42.6%
- Metro area: Cullman, AL
#8. Dadeville
- Typical home value: $505,083
- 1-year price change: +3.6%
- 5-year price change: +36.9%
- Metro area: Alexander City, AL
#7. Homewood
- Typical home value: $541,889
- 1-year price change: +3.6%
- 5-year price change: +23.6%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL
#6. Vestavia Hills
- Typical home value: $548,303
- 1-year price change: +2.7%
- 5-year price change: +28.1%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL
#5. Indian Springs Village
- Typical home value: $571,040
- 1-year price change: +2.6%
- 5-year price change: +30.5%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL
#4. Jacksons Gap
- Typical home value: $584,825
- 1-year price change: +5.1%
- 5-year price change: +46.5%
- Metro area: Alexander City, AL
#3. Equality
- Typical home value: $646,884
- 1-year price change: +3.6%
- 5-year price change: +61.5%
- Metro area: Alexander City, AL
#2. Orange Beach
- Typical home value: $669,036
- 1-year price change: -1.8%
- 5-year price change: +28.4%
- Metro area: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL
#1. Mountain Brook
- Typical home value: $998,115
- 1-year price change: +5.8%
- 5-year price change: +37.5%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL