Jefferson County, AL Housing Market Brief
county · AL · as of May 2026
What is Jefferson 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.
Where is Jefferson County, AL in its market cycle?
Jefferson County, AL is classified as Growing — strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Jefferson County, AL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $320K | ▲ +10.3% |
| Median Days on Market | 49 days | ▲ +2.1% |
| Months of Supply | 3.9 | ▲ +14.7% |
| Homes for Sale | 2,944 | ▼ -2.6% |
| Homes Sold | 761 | ▼ -14.2% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $168 | ▲ +7.5% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.8% | ▲ +0.1% |
How has Jefferson County, AL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson County, AL a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Jefferson County, AL is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 51 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Jefferson County, AL?
The median sale price in Jefferson County, AL is $320K, having risen 10.3% over the past year.
How affordable is Jefferson County, AL?
Jefferson County, AL scores 25 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Jefferson County, AL's Alpha Score?
Jefferson County, AL's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (77/100) and its weakest is Affordability (25/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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