Dale County, AL Housing Market Brief
county · AL · score computed October 2026
What is Dale 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 Dale County, AL in its market cycle?
Dale 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 Dale 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.
Dale County, AL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $187K | ▲ +14.1% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 61 days | ▲ +29.8% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 4.5 | ▼ -2.2% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 180 | ▲ +30.4% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 40 | ▲ +33.3% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $133 | ▲ +17.4% | Redfin |
How has Dale County, AL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dale County, AL a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Dale 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 Dale County, AL?
The median sale price in Dale County, AL is $187K, having risen 14.1% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Dale County, AL?
Dale County, AL scores 65 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Dale County, AL's Alpha Score?
Dale County, AL's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (82/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (6/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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