Huntsville, AL

Metro area in Alabama · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +0.8%

Median Home Value

$306,940

↑ +0.3%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,396/mo

↑ +1.9%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

5.5%

Good for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+31.7%

Income Needed to Buy

$75,275

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

2,581

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

18.3

Neutral market

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.2%

3 Months

↑ +0.5%

12 Months

↑ +0.8%

5-Year Price Trend

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