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Russell County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Alabama
$89K
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.
94
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$201K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jan 2017Counties 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
SepJan
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
SepJan
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
SepJan
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
SepJan
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
SepJan
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
20162018201920212022202320252026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.20,835
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$201K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,481 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1983
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.87%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.0.6%

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.53%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.3%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.74%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.8.7%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.48%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.10.0 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.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.73
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.33

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.0%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.59,189
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.92 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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 countys nationally.

How Russell County compares

By median home value, Russell County is the 25th most expensive of 67 counties in Alabama, and its typical home is worth more than 43% of all homes in Alabama.

Home values in Russell County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$48K$504K
counties in Alabama ranked by median home value
#AlabamaMedian valueHomes
1Baldwin County$393K122,181
2Lee County$357K56,067
3Shelby County$351K80,260
4Madison County$310K145,433
5Limestone County$310K42,845
6Choctaw County$293K5,735
7St. Clair County$285K34,770
8Tuscaloosa County$276K64,924
9Elmore County$273K31,075
10Cullman County$266K33,356
11Autauga County$265K21,575
12Tallapoosa County$244K20,808
13Cherokee County$241K12,256
14Blount County$224K20,478
15Randolph County$224K11,119
16Morgan County$223K41,464
17Marshall County$220K35,271
18Coffee County$211K20,257
19Winston County$209K11,400
20Chilton County$207K16,552
21Cleburne County$206K5,369
22Jackson County$203K22,039
23Lauderdale County$202K34,858
24Hale County$201K5,664
25Russell County$201K20,835

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

Markets in Russell County, most valuable first

About the Russell County market

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

The median sale price in Russell County, AL is $88,672 (data through January 2017), based on deeds recorded with the county.

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

94 homes sold in Russell County, AL over the last 12 months (data through January 2017). 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 Russell County, AL?

Russell County, AL contains 20,835 residential properties, with a median of 1,481 square feet, built around 1983. The median TopHap Estimate is $201K.

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

By median home value, Russell County, AL is the 25th most expensive of 67 counties in Alabama. Its typical home is worth more than 43% of all homes in Alabama. Hale County ranks just above it. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Russell County, AL?

74% of homes in Russell County, AL are owner-occupied. 9% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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

53% of mortgaged homes in Russell County, AL are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.3% owe more than the home is worth.

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