Cities with the most expensive homes in Alabama

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May 19, 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 $366,712 in April, 0.7% higher than the year before.

High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of May 14, the sits at 6.36%.

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 April 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

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#30. Meridianville

- Typical home value: $333,017
- 1-year price change: -0.2%
- 5-year price change: +25.4%
- Metro area: Huntsville, AL

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#29. Gurley

- Typical home value: $340,777
- 1-year price change: +2.0%
- 5-year price change: +21.2%
- Metro area: Huntsville, AL

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#28. Elberta

- Typical home value: $343,819
- 1-year price change: -2.6%
- 5-year price change: +23.8%
- Metro area: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

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#27. Wilsonville

- Typical home value: $344,260
- 1-year price change: +2.1%
- 5-year price change: +25.8%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#26. Eclectic

- Typical home value: $356,405
- 1-year price change: +2.5%
- 5-year price change: +32.2%
- Metro area: Montgomery, AL

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#25. Helena

- Typical home value: $361,664
- 1-year price change: +2.3%
- 5-year price change: +25.7%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#24. Madison

- Typical home value: $376,023
- 1-year price change: +1.1%
- 5-year price change: +23.8%
- Metro area: Huntsville, AL

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#23. Waverly

- Typical home value: $383,567
- 1-year price change: +5.1%
- 5-year price change: +27.0%
- Metro area: LaGrange, GA-AL

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#22. Spanish Fort

- Typical home value: $383,648
- 1-year price change: +0.5%
- 5-year price change: +27.6%
- Metro area: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

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#21. Chelsea

- Typical home value: $385,229
- 1-year price change: +1.1%
- 5-year price change: +22.2%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#20. Houston

- Typical home value: $395,851
- 1-year price change: +6.3%
- 5-year price change: +32.5%
- Metro area: not in a metro area

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#19. Trussville

- Typical home value: $396,997
- 1-year price change: +2.8%
- 5-year price change: +25.4%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#18. Pike Road

- Typical home value: $405,745
- 1-year price change: +1.9%
- 5-year price change: +22.5%
- Metro area: Montgomery, AL

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#17. Auburn

- Typical home value: $417,207
- 1-year price change: +4.0%
- 5-year price change: +35.4%
- Metro area: Auburn-Opelika, AL

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#16. Owens Cross Roads

- Typical home value: $430,949
- 1-year price change: +1.4%
- 5-year price change: +26.6%
- Metro area: Huntsville, AL

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#15. Hoover

- Typical home value: $439,044
- 1-year price change: +2.5%
- 5-year price change: +25.3%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#14. Gulf Shores

- Typical home value: $452,086
- 1-year price change: -2.0%
- 5-year price change: +22.4%
- Metro area: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

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#13. Dauphin Island

- Typical home value: $464,456
- 1-year price change: -1.2%
- 5-year price change: +29.2%
- Metro area: Mobile, AL

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#12. Fairhope

- Typical home value: $465,524
- 1-year price change: +0.5%
- 5-year price change: +30.2%
- Metro area: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

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#11. Arley

- Typical home value: $467,933
- 1-year price change: +4.8%
- 5-year price change: +34.5%
- Metro area: not in a metro area

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#10. Lake Purdy

- Typical home value: $499,051
- 1-year price change: +0.9%
- 5-year price change: +23.6%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#9. Crane Hill

- Typical home value: $518,319
- 1-year price change: +5.8%
- 5-year price change: +39.7%
- Metro area: Cullman, AL

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#8. Dadeville

- Typical home value: $519,993
- 1-year price change: +2.2%
- 5-year price change: +30.9%
- Metro area: Alexander City, AL

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#7. Homewood

- Typical home value: $566,121
- 1-year price change: +4.6%
- 5-year price change: +22.4%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#6. Vestavia Hills

- Typical home value: $567,319
- 1-year price change: +3.4%
- 5-year price change: +26.4%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#5. Indian Springs Village

- Typical home value: $592,439
- 1-year price change: +2.9%
- 5-year price change: +28.6%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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#4. Jacksons Gap

- Typical home value: $609,444
- 1-year price change: +4.1%
- 5-year price change: +40.1%
- Metro area: Alexander City, AL

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#3. Equality

- Typical home value: $666,815
- 1-year price change: +5.2%
- 5-year price change: +60.3%
- Metro area: Alexander City, AL

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#2. Orange Beach

- Typical home value: $680,547
- 1-year price change: -1.7%
- 5-year price change: +25.0%
- Metro area: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

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#1. Mountain Brook

- Typical home value: $1,041,426
- 1-year price change: +6.2%
- 5-year price change: +35.4%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL

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