Tallapoosa County, Alabama Housing Market
In Tallapoosa County, Alabama, the median home value is $158,500, with a median monthly rent of $765. This places Tallapoosa County at #2054 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #31 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: $933
- Establishments: 1,015
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 230
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 15,055 (avg $70,519)
- Outflow: 14,373 (avg $69,087)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Tallapoosa County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36861 | 349.8 | +10.39% | 2025 |
| 2 | 36853 | 324.3 | +13.19% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Tallapoosa County | Alabama Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $158,500 | $159,659 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $765 | $820 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 76.1% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 17.3 | 16.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Tallapoosa County is 0.7% below the Alabama state average and 30.4% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $765/month is 6.7% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 17.3, the buy-vs-rent decision in Tallapoosa County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Tallapoosa County has an owner-occupancy rate of 76.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria County | Illinois | $158,500 | $993 |
| Wood County | West Virginia | $158,500 | $822 |
| Greenlee County | Arizona | $158,600 | $648 |
| Scott County | Indiana | $158,400 | $822 |
| Montmorency County | Michigan | $158,600 | $686 |
Other Counties in Alabama
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike County | $157,600 | $856 | 61.3% |
| Jackson County | $159,500 | $780 | 75.1% |
| Washington County | $159,700 | $655 | 85.8% |
| Clay County | $156,700 | $619 | 79.4% |
| Calhoun County | $156,600 | $826 | 70.3% |
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).