Marshall County, Alabama Housing Market
In Marshall County, Alabama, the median home value is $201,500, with a median monthly rent of $795. This places Marshall County at #1382 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #12 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: $943
- Establishments: 2,531
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 216
- Multi-family: 6
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 35,318 (avg $68,619)
- Outflow: 33,609 (avg $68,383)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 4 active ZIP codes in Marshall County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35754 | 291.9 | +24.95% | 2025 |
| 2 | 35175 | 238.3 | -14.35% | 2025 |
| 3 | 35747 | 297.4 | +9.04% | 2025 |
| 4 | 35950 | 236.8 | +5.50% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Marshall County | Alabama Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $201,500 | $159,659 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $795 | $820 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 75.8% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.1 | 16.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Marshall County is 26.2% above the Alabama state average and 11.5% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $795/month is 3.0% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.1, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Marshall County has an owner-occupancy rate of 75.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navajo County | Arizona | $201,500 | $858 |
| Liberty County | Georgia | $201,500 | $1,246 |
| Finney County | Kansas | $201,400 | $1,048 |
| Callaway County | Missouri | $201,600 | $887 |
| Petroleum County | Montana | $201,400 | $800 |
Other Counties in Alabama
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauderdale County | $200,300 | $838 | 68.9% |
| Cullman County | $199,100 | $908 | 76.6% |
| Autauga County | $207,200 | $1,263 | 77.1% |
| Morgan County | $212,000 | $864 | 72.7% |
| Mobile County | $190,700 | $1,052 | 66.0% |
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).