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Irondale, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Jefferson County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
13,462
Population
777/sq mi density
$71,240
Median Income
$45,649 per capita
$250,000
Home Value
$283,718 Zillow
$1,177
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
468
Violent Crime/100K
3,253 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$71,240 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $1,177/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
468 violent crimes/100K (23% above avg)
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$250,000
11% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,177/mo
1% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
61.2%
6% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
6,771
Median year built: 1978
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$250,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$283,718
Median Sale Price
$281,000
Median List Price
$327,450
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
61.2%
Owner-Occupied
38.8%
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:
$1,177/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,333/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
126 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
17
Price Drops
22.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$144
Active Inventory
41
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1978
Average age of housing stock: 48 years
Homeownership Rate
61.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $250,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $283,718 |
| Median Sale Price | $281,000 |
| Median List Price | $327,450 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $144 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,177 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,333 |
| 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 | 126 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 22.0% |
| Homes Sold | 17 |
| Active Inventory | 41 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $144 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 61.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 6,771 |
| Median Year Built | 1978 |
| Rent Burden | 29.3% |