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Paint Rock

CityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.AlabamaBalanced market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Balanced market · 43
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$63K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
9
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$155K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Oct 2019 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
2016201720182019
Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
2016201720182019
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
2016201720182019
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
2016201720182019
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
2016201720182019
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
2016201720182019
Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
2016201720182019
Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
2016201720182019
Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
2016201720182019

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.262
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$155K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,216 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1979
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.77%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.88%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0.9%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.65%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.7.6%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.13.8 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.134
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.81

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.189
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.436 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$43K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.58 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all citys nationally.

How Paint Rock compares

By median home value, Paint Rock is the 8th most expensive of 10 cities in Jackson County, and its typical home is worth more than 33% of all homes in Jackson County.

Home values in Paint Rock

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$57K$610K
cities in Jackson County ranked by median home value
#Jackson CountyMedian valueHomes
1Langston$489K443
2Section$283K1,485
3Dutton$277K1,053
4Scottsboro$214K8,745
5Hollywood$209K851
6Woodville$205K1,431
7Pisgah$187K1,549
8Paint Rock$155K262
9Stevenson$154K1,984
10Bridgeport$132K1,462

About the Paint Rock market

What is the median home price in Paint Rock, AL?

The median sale price in Paint Rock, AL is $62,800 (data through October 2019), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Paint Rock, AL each year?

9 homes sold in Paint Rock, AL over the last 12 months (data through October 2019). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

Is Paint Rock, AL a buyer's or seller's market?

Paint Rock, AL is currently a balanced market, scoring 43 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through October 2019). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in Paint Rock, AL?

Paint Rock, AL contains 262 residential properties, with a median of 1,216 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1979. The median TopHap Estimate is $155K.

How does Paint Rock, AL compare to the rest of Jackson County?

By median home value, Paint Rock, AL is the 8th most expensive of 10 cities in Jackson County. Its typical home is worth more than 33% of all homes in Jackson County. Pisgah ranks just above it and Stevenson just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Paint Rock, AL?

65% of homes in Paint Rock, AL are owner-occupied. 8% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Paint Rock, AL hold?

88% of mortgaged homes in Paint Rock, AL are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.9% owe more than the home is worth.

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