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Perry County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Alabama
$19K
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.
1
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$109K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 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.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.3,903
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$109K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,416 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1970
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.85%

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.98%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.1%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.69%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.13%
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.18.4 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.70
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.35

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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.27%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,714
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$35K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$45K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

How Perry County compares

By median home value, Perry County is the 66th most expensive of 67 counties in Alabama, and its typical home is worth more than 18% of all homes in Alabama.

Home values in Perry County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$43K$299K
counties in Alabama ranked by median home value
#AlabamaMedian valueHomes
1Baldwin County$394K122,184
2Lee County$356K56,067
3Shelby County$352K80,268
4Limestone County$310K42,845
5Madison County$309K145,433
6Choctaw County$294K5,735
7St. Clair County$285K34,770
8Tuscaloosa County$275K64,924
9Elmore County$273K31,075
10Cullman County$266K33,356
11Autauga County$264K21,575
12Tallapoosa County$243K20,808
13Cherokee County$240K12,256
14Blount County$225K20,478
15Morgan County$225K41,464
16Randolph County$224K11,120
17Marshall County$220K35,271
18Coffee County$213K20,257
19Winston County$209K11,400
20Chilton County$207K16,552
21Cleburne County$205K5,369
22Jackson County$203K22,039
23Lauderdale County$202K34,858
24Hale County$202K5,664
66Perry County$109K3,903

67 counties in Alabama are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Perry County market

What is the median home price in Perry County, AL?

The median sale price in Perry County, AL is $18,500 (data through July 2019), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Perry County, AL each year?

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

How many homes are there in Perry County, AL?

Perry County, AL contains 3,903 residential properties, with a median of 1,416 square feet, built around 1970. The median TopHap Estimate is $109K.

How does Perry County, AL compare to the rest of Alabama?

By median home value, Perry County, AL is the 66th most expensive of 67 counties in Alabama. Its typical home is worth more than 18% of all homes in Alabama. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Perry County, AL?

69% of homes in Perry County, AL are owner-occupied. 13% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Perry County, AL hold?

98% of mortgaged homes in Perry County, AL are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.1% owe more than the home is worth.

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