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
#30. Meridianville
- Typical home value: $333,017
- 1-year price change: -0.2%
- 5-year price change: +25.4%
- Metro area: Huntsville, AL
#29. Gurley
- Typical home value: $340,777
- 1-year price change: +2.0%
- 5-year price change: +21.2%
- Metro area: Huntsville, AL
#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
#27. Wilsonville
- Typical home value: $344,260
- 1-year price change: +2.1%
- 5-year price change: +25.8%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL
#26. Eclectic
- Typical home value: $356,405
- 1-year price change: +2.5%
- 5-year price change: +32.2%
- Metro area: Montgomery, AL
#25. Helena
- Typical home value: $361,664
- 1-year price change: +2.3%
- 5-year price change: +25.7%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL
#24. Madison
- Typical home value: $376,023
- 1-year price change: +1.1%
- 5-year price change: +23.8%
- Metro area: Huntsville, AL
#23. Waverly
- Typical home value: $383,567
- 1-year price change: +5.1%
- 5-year price change: +27.0%
- Metro area: LaGrange, GA-AL
#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
#21. Chelsea
- Typical home value: $385,229
- 1-year price change: +1.1%
- 5-year price change: +22.2%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL
#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
#19. Trussville
- Typical home value: $396,997
- 1-year price change: +2.8%
- 5-year price change: +25.4%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL
#18. Pike Road
- Typical home value: $405,745
- 1-year price change: +1.9%
- 5-year price change: +22.5%
- Metro area: Montgomery, AL
#17. Auburn
- Typical home value: $417,207
- 1-year price change: +4.0%
- 5-year price change: +35.4%
- Metro area: Auburn-Opelika, AL
#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
#15. Hoover
- Typical home value: $439,044
- 1-year price change: +2.5%
- 5-year price change: +25.3%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL
#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
#13. Dauphin Island
- Typical home value: $464,456
- 1-year price change: -1.2%
- 5-year price change: +29.2%
- Metro area: Mobile, AL
#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
#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
#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
#9. Crane Hill
- Typical home value: $518,319
- 1-year price change: +5.8%
- 5-year price change: +39.7%
- Metro area: Cullman, AL
#8. Dadeville
- Typical home value: $519,993
- 1-year price change: +2.2%
- 5-year price change: +30.9%
- Metro area: Alexander City, AL
#7. Homewood
- Typical home value: $566,121
- 1-year price change: +4.6%
- 5-year price change: +22.4%
- Metro area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL
#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
#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
#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
#3. Equality
- Typical home value: $666,815
- 1-year price change: +5.2%
- 5-year price change: +60.3%
- Metro area: Alexander City, AL
#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
#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