Barbour County, AL Housing Market Brief
county · AL · score computed September 2026
What is Barbour County, AL’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Population band 3 of 5 (population 20,431–39,126) · comparable within its band
Where is Barbour County, AL in its market cycle?
Barbour County, AL is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Barbour County, AL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $242K | ▼ -27.5% |
| Median Days on Market | 170 days | ▲ +153.7% |
| Months of Supply | 8.9 | ▼ -23.3% |
| Homes for Sale | 90 | 0% |
| Homes Sold | 10 | ▲ +25% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $132 | ▲ +7.1% |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barbour County, AL a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed September 2026, Barbour County, AL is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 41 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Barbour County, AL?
The median sale price in Barbour County, AL is $242K, having fallen 27.5% over the past year.
How affordable is Barbour County, AL?
Barbour County, AL scores 73 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Barbour County, AL's Alpha Score?
Barbour County, AL's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (81/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (16/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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