45Alpha

Auburn, AL metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · as of May 2026

Balanced

What is Auburn, AL metro area’s Alpha Score?

The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.

Price Momentum20%
+18.074
Inventory Health25%
+10.544
Affordability20%
26
Economic Strength20%
No data
50
Rental Yield15%
26

Where is Auburn, AL metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Auburn, AL metro area is classified as Matureholding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

Auburn, AL metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$390K▲ +6.3%
Median Days on Market38 days-22.4%
Months of Supply3.1▲ +6.9%
Homes for Sale903-1.1%
Homes Sold287-8.6%
Median Price / Sq Ft$191▲ +1.6%
Sale-to-List Ratio99.0%▲ +0.3%

How has Auburn, AL metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 45
3-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Auburn, AL metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of May 2026, Auburn, AL metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 45 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in Auburn, AL metro area?

The median sale price in Auburn, AL metro area is $390K, having risen 6.3% over the past year.

How affordable is Auburn, AL metro area?

Auburn, AL metro area scores 26 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Auburn, AL metro area's Alpha Score?

Auburn, AL metro area's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (74/100) and its weakest is Affordability (26/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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