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Arab, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Marshall County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
8,573
Population
643/sq mi density
$60,985
Median Income
$32,849 per capita
$196,700
Home Value
$238,487 Zillow
$697
Median Rent
27.4% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
550
Violent Crime/100K
6,775 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$60,985 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$196,700 home value, $697/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
550 violent crimes/100K (45% above avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$196,700
30% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$697/mo
40% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
68.6%
5% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,635
Median year built: 1979
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$196,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$238,487
Median Sale Price
$236,000
Median List Price
$302,334
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
68.6%
Owner-Occupied
31.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$716/mo
1 Bedroom
$772/mo
2 Bedroom
$936/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,206/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,381/mo
Census median rent:
$697/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
85 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
12
Price Drops
28.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$154
Active Inventory
60
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
12% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1979
Average age of housing stock: 47 years
Homeownership Rate
68.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $196,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $238,487 |
| Median Sale Price | $236,000 |
| Median List Price | $302,334 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $154 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $697 |
| FMR Studio | $716 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $772 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $936 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,206 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,381 |
Market
| Days on Market | 85 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 28.3% |
| Homes Sold | 12 |
| Active Inventory | 60 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $154 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 68.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 68.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,635 |
| Median Year Built | 1979 |
| Rent Burden | 27.4% |