Land and home values in Alabama
Across Alabama's 67 counties, residential land is about $3.24 per sq ft at the state median ($141,222 an acre). The typical home is worth about $213,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $1,080 a month. Largest city: Huntsville; capital: Montgomery. Values as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $3.24 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $141,222 | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $35,305 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $4,250 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $213,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $131,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $312,000 | upper quartile |
| Build new | $157 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $915 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $1,080 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $1,380 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $1,560 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 6.1% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top tier | 87 | $10.90 | $530,000 | $1,520 |
| Upper | 230 | $5.95 | $337,000 | $1,290 |
| Mid | 345 | $3.60 | $224,000 | $1,180 |
| Entry | 352 | $2.10 | $134,000 | $1,040 |
| Small town | 53 | $2.35 | $164,000 | $870 |
| Rural | 321 | $2.05 | $167,000 | $870 |
| Farmland | 49 | $1.06 | $114,000 | $920 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Every county
| County | Setting | Land $/sq ft | Per acre | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallapoosa County | Small town | $30.40 | $1.32M | $211,000 | $920 |
| Winston County | Rural | $14.50 | $631,620 | $135,000 | $860 |
| Baldwin County | Metro core | $7.32 | $318,729 | $390,000 | $1,320 |
| Coosa County | Small town | $7.11 | $309,668 | $112,000 | $780 |
| Cherokee County | Rural | $6.10 | $265,672 | $249,000 | $825 |
| Shelby County | Metro core | $5.38 | $234,266 | $339,000 | $1,660 |
| Madison County | Metro core | $4.79 | $208,783 | $311,000 | $1,380 |
| Lee County | Metro core | $4.71 | $205,298 | $282,000 | $1,220 |
| Limestone County | Metro core | $4.71 | $205,168 | $316,000 | $1,240 |
| Henry County | Suburban | $4.54 | $197,719 | $141,000 | $830 |
| Tuscaloosa County | Metro core | $4.20 | $183,126 | $272,000 | $1,180 |
| Mobile County | Metro core | $4.19 | $182,647 | $194,000 | $1,100 |
| St. Clair County | Metro core | $3.81 | $165,746 | $253,000 | $1,190 |
| Autauga County | Metro core | $3.70 | $161,303 | $222,000 | $1,100 |
| Jefferson County | Metro core | $3.62 | $157,557 | $231,000 | $1,300 |
| Elmore County | Metro core | $3.55 | $154,551 | $227,000 | $975 |
| Colbert County | Metro core | $3.55 | $154,464 | $190,000 | $980 |
| Lauderdale County | Metro core | $3.45 | $150,369 | $224,000 | $1,020 |
| Montgomery County | Metro core | $2.98 | $130,027 | $161,000 | $1,060 |
| Morgan County | Metro core | $2.98 | $129,635 | $225,000 | $1,010 |
| Russell County | Metro core | $2.87 | $125,148 | $151,000 | $1,040 |
| Marshall County | Small town | $2.81 | $122,578 | $216,000 | $930 |
| Escambia County | Rural | $2.81 | $122,534 | $148,000 | $855 |
| Coffee County | Small town | $2.69 | $117,351 | $198,000 | $955 |
| Talladega County | Small town | $2.66 | $116,044 | $158,000 | $855 |
| Pike County | Small town | $2.55 | $111,165 | $168,000 | $935 |
| Chilton County | Suburban | $2.54 | $110,773 | $171,000 | $970 |
| Lawrence County | Suburban | $2.43 | $105,938 | $179,000 | $875 |
| Covington County | Rural | $2.42 | $105,372 | $173,000 | $805 |
| Randolph County | Rural | $2.42 | $105,372 | $202,000 | $805 |
| Cullman County | Small town | $2.42 | $105,285 | $223,000 | $935 |
| Blount County | Suburban | $2.31 | $100,493 | $193,000 | $1,020 |
| Calhoun County | Metro core | $2.28 | $99,447 | $175,000 | $945 |
| Houston County | Metro core | $2.16 | $94,002 | $190,000 | $965 |
| Etowah County | Metro core | $2.10 | $91,302 | $182,000 | $950 |
| Butler County | Rural | $2.07 | $90,169 | $127,000 | $855 |
| Barbour County | Small town | $1.97 | $85,595 | $118,000 | $890 |
| Franklin County | Small town | $1.94 | $84,332 | $128,000 | $865 |
| Hale County | Suburban | $1.85 | $80,717 | $150,000 | $1,080 |
| Walker County | Suburban | $1.85 | $80,412 | $141,000 | $865 |
| Bibb County | Suburban | $1.84 | $80,063 | $133,000 | $1,060 |
| Jackson County | Small town | $1.79 | $78,060 | $182,000 | $805 |
| Fayette County | Rural | $1.77 | $77,232 | $120,000 | $1,010 |
| Pickens County | Suburban | $1.77 | $77,058 | $146,000 | $875 |
| Clay County | Rural | $1.62 | $70,524 | $239,000 | $785 |
| Monroe County | Rural | $1.53 | $66,690 | $139,000 | $820 |
| Dallas County | Small town | $1.46 | $63,641 | $104,000 | $890 |
| Cleburne County | Rural | $1.46 | $63,598 | $199,000 | $820 |
| Clarke County | Rural | $1.36 | $59,416 | $118,000 | $815 |
| Chambers County | Small town | $1.34 | $58,588 | $136,000 | $955 |
| Dale County | Small town | $1.32 | $57,499 | $159,000 | $780 |
| DeKalb County | Small town | $1.32 | $57,325 | $140,000 | $835 |
| Marengo County | Rural | $1.22 | $53,143 | $96,600 | $830 |
| Choctaw County | Rural | $1.18 | $51,183 | $133,000 | $865 |
| Marion County | Rural | $1.13 | $49,353 | $136,000 | $795 |
| Macon County | Suburban | $1.03 | $44,997 | $115,000 | $1,060 |
| Crenshaw County | Rural | $0.97 | $42,297 | $145,000 | $900 |
| Lamar County | Rural | $0.93 | $40,380 | $123,000 | $780 |
| Geneva County | Suburban | $0.92 | $39,901 | $155,000 | $845 |
| Conecuh County | Rural | $0.84 | $36,416 | $117,000 | $820 |
| Washington County | Rural | $0.81 | $35,458 | $198,000 | $990 |
| Perry County | Rural | $0.64 | $27,922 | $96,800 | $990 |
| Sumter County | Rural | $0.62 | $27,007 | $95,900 | $835 |
| Lowndes County | Suburban | $0.60 | $26,180 | $86,600 | $900 |
| Bullock County | Rural | $0.58 | $25,091 | $89,000 | $755 |
| Wilcox County | Rural | $0.54 | $23,610 | $71,000 | $850 |
| Greene County | Suburban | $0.48 | $20,778 | $74,100 | $1,180 |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in Alabama?
Residential land in Alabama is about $3.24 per square foot, or $141,222 an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $35,305. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
Where is land most expensive in Alabama?
The highest county medians for residential land are Tallapoosa County ($30.40 per sq ft), Winston County ($14.50 per sq ft), Baldwin County ($7.32 per sq ft), Coosa County ($7.11 per sq ft).
Where is land cheapest in Alabama?
The lowest county medians are Greene County ($0.48 per sq ft), Wilcox County ($0.54 per sq ft), Bullock County ($0.58 per sq ft), Lowndes County ($0.60 per sq ft); farmland and remote acreage are cheaper still.
What is the typical home value in Alabama?
The typical (median) home in Alabama is worth about $213,000, with entry-level homes around $131,000 and upper-end homes around $312,000, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in Alabama?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $1,080 a month in Alabama, a 1-bedroom about $915 and a 3-bedroom about $1,380 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in Alabama?
Farmland averages about $4,250 an acre in Alabama (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.