Butler County, Alabama Housing Market
In Butler County, Alabama, the median home value is $99,800, with a median monthly rent of $725. This places Butler County at #2919 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #60 within Alabama.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $913
- Establishments: 490
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 4
- Multi-family: 2
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 6,788 (avg $50,452)
- Outflow: 6,534 (avg $50,824)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Butler County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36037 | 157.0 | -11.00% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Butler County | Alabama Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $99,800 | $159,659 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $725 | $820 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 65.8% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 11.5 | 16.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Butler County is 37.5% below the Alabama state average and 56.2% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $725/month is 11.6% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 11.5, buying a home in Butler County is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.
Butler County has an owner-occupancy rate of 65.8%, compared to 73.2% in Alabama and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | Missouri | $99,900 | $625 |
| San Augustine County | Texas | $99,900 | $591 |
| Brantley County | Georgia | $99,600 | $755 |
| Edwards County | Illinois | $100,000 | $811 |
| Cloud County | Kansas | $100,000 | $769 |
Other Counties in Alabama
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilcox County | $98,800 | $745 | 77.4% |
| Macon County | $102,000 | $734 | 61.5% |
| Dallas County | $94,600 | $733 | 63.8% |
| Conecuh County | $105,300 | $834 | 74.3% |
| Marion County | $106,600 | $630 | 76.8% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).