Selma, AL metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · AL · as of August 2026
What is Selma, 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.
Where is Selma, AL metro area in its market cycle?
Selma, AL metro area 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.
Selma, AL metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $140K | ▲ +5.7% |
| Median Days on Market | 74 days | ▼ -10.8% |
| Months of Supply | 7.1 | ▼ -16.5% |
| Homes for Sale | 94 | ▼ -12.1% |
| Homes Sold | 14 | ▲ +7.7% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $81 | ▲ +12.6% |
How has Selma, AL metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Selma, AL metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Selma, AL metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 57 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Selma, AL metro area?
The median sale price in Selma, AL metro area is $140K, having risen 5.7% over the past year.
How affordable is Selma, AL metro area?
Selma, AL metro area scores 65 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Selma, AL metro area's Alpha Score?
Selma, AL metro area's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (95/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (20/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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