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Most Affordable in Alabama

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Most Affordable — Alabama

1 Prichard $79,900
2 Midfield $93,700
3 Tuskegee $98,500
4 Lanett $98,700
5 Gadsden $101,900
6 Selma $102,500
7 Hamilton $103,500
8 Chickasaw $110,300
9 Saks $113,400
10 Tarrant $113,800
11 Monroeville $115,800
12 Talladega $116,600
13 Opp $117,000
14 Russellville $117,300
15 Greenville $117,800
16 Fairfield $120,100
17 Attalla $120,400
18 Sheffield $127,100
19 Grayson Valley $128,800
20 Atmore $128,900
21 Roanoke $129,100
22 Bessemer $129,800
23 Center Point $130,200
24 Valley $130,500
25 Alexander City $135,900
26 Eufaula $137,400
27 Birmingham $138,600
28 Ozark $138,600
29 Tallassee $138,600
30 Anniston $141,600
31 Hueytown $142,900
32 Brewton $144,400
33 Bay Minette $146,500
34 Montgomery $148,500
35 Forestdale $150,700
36 Tillmans Corner $155,000
37 Andalusia $156,000
38 Sylacauga $156,800
39 Fort Payne $158,100
40 Boaz $158,200
41 Clanton $158,200
42 Albertville $158,900
43 Phenix City $160,000
44 Oxford $164,700
45 Tuscumbia $166,400
46 Mobile $170,300
47 Florence $174,100
48 Scottsboro $175,700
49 Jacksonville $179,600
50 Fultondale $181,900
51 Lincoln $181,900
52 Wetumpka $184,100
53 Smiths Station $184,400
54 Dothan $186,600
55 Pleasant Grove $189,100
56 Decatur $190,500
57 Headland $190,700
58 Hartselle $192,200
59 Millbrook $193,600
60 Pinson $194,300
61 Oneonta $195,600
62 Arab $196,700
63 Robertsdale $198,200
64 Muscle Shoals $198,300
65 Clay $198,400
66 Enterprise $198,500
67 Demopolis $198,900
68 Satsuma $199,800
69 Southside $202,900
70 Glencoe $203,200
71 Rainbow City $203,600
72 Rainsville $207,800
73 Jasper $208,000
74 Prattville $208,500
75 Montevallo $210,400
76 Saraland $210,500
77 Semmes $211,100
78 Opelika $213,700
79 Troy $214,100
80 Calera $214,200
81 Cullman $215,200
82 Leeds $220,400
83 Odenville $220,900
84 Moody $222,500
85 Margaret $224,700
86 Gardendale $234,900
87 Tuscaloosa $236,600
88 Pell City $238,100
89 Alabaster $242,600
90 Moores Mill $243,800
91 Harvest $243,900
92 Holtville $247,500
93 Irondale $250,000
94 McCalla $252,800
95 Athens $253,700
96 Northport $258,800
97 Foley $260,100
98 Huntsville $263,100
99 Meridianville $271,800
100 Pelham $278,900

The most affordable housing markets in Alabama offer opportunities for homeownership at a fraction of the cost of major metros. Prichard has a median home value of just $79,900.

Affordable housing markets often feature lower costs of living overall, making them attractive to retirees, remote workers, and families building wealth through homeownership. Many of these cities offer solid community amenities despite their lower price points.

While low home values make homeownership accessible, they may also reflect limited job markets or slower economic growth. The rise of remote work has created new opportunities for these communities to attract residents who can earn higher salaries from distant employers.

Did You Know?

  • 1. In Prichard, the median home costs just $79,900 — less than a new luxury car.
  • 2. Affordable housing markets have seen increased interest since the rise of remote work, as buyers can earn higher salaries from anywhere.
  • 3. Many of the most affordable cities are in the South and Midwest, where land costs and construction expenses are lower.

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