Cherokee County, AL Housing Market Brief
county · AL · score computed October 2026
What is Cherokee 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 Cherokee County, AL in its market cycle?
Cherokee County, AL is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Cherokee 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.
Cherokee County, AL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $259K | ▼ -13.2% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 101 days | ▼ -13.7% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 5.3 | ▼ -33.7% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 159 | ▲ +16.9% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 30 | ▲ +76.5% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $187 | ▲ +2.3% | Redfin |
How has Cherokee County, AL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cherokee County, AL a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Cherokee County, AL is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 34 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Cherokee County, AL?
The median sale price in Cherokee County, AL is $259K, having fallen 13.2% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Cherokee County, AL?
Cherokee County, AL scores 34 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Cherokee County, AL's Alpha Score?
Cherokee County, AL's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (46/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (24/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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