Birmingham, AL
Metro area in Alabama · Updated Jan 2026
12-Month Forecast ↓ -0.3%
Median Home Value
$251,892
↑ +0.6%
Year-over-year
Median Rent
$1,385/mo
↑ +1.9%
Year-over-year
Rental Yield
6.6%
Excellent for investors
5-Year Appreciation
+25.1%
Income Needed to Buy
$64,177
20% down, 30% DTI max
Active Listings
5,160
For-sale inventory
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.2
Neutral market
Price Forecast
1 Month
↑ +0.1%
3 Months
↑ +0.3%
12 Months
↓ -0.3%