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Sumiton, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Walker County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
2,506
Population
434/sq mi density
$62,226
Median Income
$33,399 per capita
$176,500
Home Value
$141,539 Zillow
$765
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
204
Violent Crime/100K
2,404 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,226 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,500 home value, $765/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
204 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$176,500
37% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$765/mo
34% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
75.3%
15% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,210
Median year built: 1978
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$176,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$141,539
Median Sale Price
$191,000
Median List Price
$429,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
75.3%
Owner-Occupied
24.7%
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:
$765/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
47 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
14.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$166
Active Inventory
7
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
14% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1978
Average age of housing stock: 48 years
Homeownership Rate
75.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $176,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $141,539 |
| Median Sale Price | $191,000 |
| Median List Price | $429,950 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $166 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $765 |
| 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 | 47 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 7 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $166 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 75.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 24.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 75.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,210 |
| Median Year Built | 1978 |
| Rent Burden | 26.8% |