Lauderdale County, Alabama Housing Market
In Lauderdale County, Alabama, the median home value is $200,300, with a median monthly rent of $838. This places Lauderdale County at #1397 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #13 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: $904
- Establishments: 2,592
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 113
- Multi-family: 203
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 34,573 (avg $76,886)
- Outflow: 32,712 (avg $76,757)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 6 active ZIP codes in Lauderdale County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35652 | 258.1 | -2.45% | 2025 |
| 2 | 35633 | 249.0 | +8.33% | 2025 |
| 3 | 35630 | 259.8 | +6.22% | 2025 |
| 4 | 35634 | 254.9 | +6.51% | 2025 |
| 5 | 35645 | 238.4 | +0.84% | 2025 |
| 6 | 35614 | 240.9 | +5.20% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Lauderdale County | Alabama Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $200,300 | $159,659 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $838 | $820 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 68.9% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 19.9 | 16.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Lauderdale County is 25.5% above the Alabama state average and 12.0% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $838/month is 2.2% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 19.9, the buy-vs-rent decision in Lauderdale County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Lauderdale County has an owner-occupancy rate of 68.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onondaga County | New York | $200,200 | $1,108 |
| Ector County | Texas | $200,200 | $1,259 |
| Cleveland County | North Carolina | $200,000 | $914 |
| Highland County | Virginia | $200,000 | $856 |
| Gilchrist County | Florida | $199,900 | $926 |
Other Counties in Alabama
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cullman County | $199,100 | $908 | 76.6% |
| Marshall County | $201,500 | $795 | 75.8% |
| Autauga County | $207,200 | $1,263 | 77.1% |
| Mobile County | $190,700 | $1,052 | 66.0% |
| Coffee County | $188,600 | $1,018 | 72.3% |
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).