DeKalb County, AL Housing Market Brief
county · AL · score computed October 2026
What is DeKalb 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 4 of 5 (population 39,232–102,612) · comparable within its band
Where is DeKalb County, AL in its market cycle?
DeKalb 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.
What’s the forecast for DeKalb County, AL?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
DeKalb County, AL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $242K | ▼ -14.6% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 64 days | ▼ -28.1% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 5.5 | ▼ -17.9% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 273 | ▲ +17.2% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 49 | ▲ +40% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $154 | ▲ +1.1% | Redfin |
How has DeKalb County, AL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is DeKalb County, AL a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, DeKalb County, AL is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 40 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in DeKalb County, AL?
The median sale price in DeKalb County, AL is $242K, having fallen 14.6% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is DeKalb County, AL?
DeKalb County, AL scores 47 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving DeKalb County, AL's Alpha Score?
DeKalb County, AL's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (64/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (13/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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