Calhoun County, Alabama Housing Market
In Calhoun County, Alabama, the median home value is $156,600, with a median monthly rent of $826. This places Calhoun County at #2098 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #34 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: $952
- Establishments: 2,770
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 130
- Multi-family: 14
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 41,864 (avg $59,024)
- Outflow: 39,770 (avg $59,200)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Calhoun County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36271 | 231.2 | -1.46% | 2025 |
| 2 | 36260 | 279.5 | +9.00% | 2025 |
| 3 | 36272 | 221.0 | -7.81% | 2025 |
| 4 | 36201 | 194.6 | +4.51% | 2025 |
| 5 | 35096 | 215.9 | -7.24% | 2025 |
| 6 | 36277 | 261.2 | -2.05% | 2025 |
| 7 | 35905 | 232.3 | +4.18% | 2025 |
| 8 | 36206 | 223.6 | +5.95% | 2025 |
| 9 | 36203 | 213.6 | +5.46% | 2025 |
| 10 | 36250 | 221.0 | +4.99% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Calhoun County | Alabama Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $156,600 | $159,659 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $826 | $820 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 70.3% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 15.8 | 16.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Calhoun County is 1.9% below the Alabama state average and 31.2% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $826/month is 0.7% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 15.8, the buy-vs-rent decision in Calhoun County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Calhoun County has an owner-occupancy rate of 70.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koochiching County | Minnesota | $156,600 | $671 |
| Kidder County | North Dakota | $156,600 | $853 |
| Clay County | Alabama | $156,700 | $619 |
| Fulton County | Indiana | $156,500 | $839 |
| Breckinridge County | Kentucky | $156,700 | $733 |
Other Counties in Alabama
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | $156,700 | $619 | 79.4% |
| Pike County | $157,600 | $856 | 61.3% |
| Tallapoosa County | $158,500 | $765 | 76.1% |
| Jackson County | $159,500 | $780 | 75.1% |
| Washington County | $159,700 | $655 | 85.8% |
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).