Auburn, AL

Metro area in Alabama · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +1.7%

Median Home Value

$335,395

↑ +3.9%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,619/mo

↑ +6.5%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

5.8%

Good for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+35.6%

Income Needed to Buy

$79,860

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

670

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

17.3

Neutral market

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.4%

3 Months

↑ +1.0%

12 Months

↑ +1.7%

5-Year Price Trend

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