Fort Payne, AL metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of May 2026
What is Fort Payne, 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 Fort Payne, AL metro area in its market cycle?
Fort Payne, AL metro area 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.
Fort Payne, AL metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $229K | ▲ +6.5% |
| Median Days on Market | 75 days | ▲ +59.6% |
| Months of Supply | 3.1 | ▼ -24.4% |
| Homes for Sale | 207 | ▲ +2% |
| Homes Sold | 66 | ▲ +32% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $151 | ▲ +0.3% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.9% | ▲ +1.3% |
How has Fort Payne, AL metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Payne, AL metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Fort Payne, AL metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 56 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Fort Payne, AL metro area?
The median sale price in Fort Payne, AL metro area is $229K, having risen 6.5% over the past year.
How affordable is Fort Payne, AL metro area?
Fort Payne, AL metro area scores 73 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Fort Payne, AL metro area's Alpha Score?
Fort Payne, AL metro area's strongest dimension is Affordability (73/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (31/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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