DeKalb County, Alabama Housing Market
In DeKalb County, Alabama, the median home value is $152,700, with a median monthly rent of $693. This places DeKalb County at #2185 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #35 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: $1,013
- Establishments: 1,461
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 45
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 24,681 (avg $56,530)
- Outflow: 23,399 (avg $54,581)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 5 active ZIP codes in DeKalb County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35956 | 230.4 | -6.28% | 2025 |
| 2 | 35986 | 244.8 | +7.78% | 2025 |
| 3 | 35954 | 233.0 | +9.88% | 2025 |
| 4 | 35951 | 217.8 | +3.97% | 2025 |
| 5 | 35962 | 216.9 | +1.65% | 2023 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | DeKalb County | Alabama Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $152,700 | $159,659 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $693 | $820 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 78.3% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 18.4 | 16.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in DeKalb County is 4.4% below the Alabama state average and 32.9% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $693/month is 15.5% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 18.4, the buy-vs-rent decision in DeKalb County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
DeKalb County has an owner-occupancy rate of 78.3%, compared to 73.2% in Alabama and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saginaw County | Michigan | $152,800 | $947 |
| Sierra County | New Mexico | $152,600 | $729 |
| Indiana County | Pennsylvania | $152,800 | $800 |
| Moore County | Texas | $152,600 | $939 |
| Grady County | Georgia | $152,400 | $779 |
Other Counties in Alabama
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covington County | $152,100 | $746 | 76.3% |
| Talladega County | $149,200 | $785 | 72.0% |
| Calhoun County | $156,600 | $826 | 70.3% |
| Clay County | $156,700 | $619 | 79.4% |
| Pike County | $157,600 | $856 | 61.3% |
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).