🏗️ New Construction
Adams Plan · Trussville, AL
Flood risk 5/10 · Moderate
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.26%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $507 – $1,088
Fire risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $916 – $1,700
Heat risk 6/10 · Moderate
- Hot days now (above 106°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 20 days/yr
Wind risk 6/10 · Moderate
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
- 27.0%
Air-quality risk 4/10 · Minor
- Unhealthy air days now
- 6 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 7 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
Why this score? — see what drove the F grade
The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).
- ARV discount +7.5/15.0
- Schools +6.0/10.0
- Cash flow +5.6/30.0
- Livability +4.0/5.0
- Condition / age +3.8/5.0
- Rent growth +2.5/5.0
- 1% rule +1.1/10.0
- DSCR +0.0/10.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$357,000
🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks
The Adams offers a smart two-story layout designed for both everyday living and flexibility. With 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, this plan features an open-concept main level where a spacious kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining area and great room, making it ideal for gathering and entertaining. Upstairs, the primary suite provides a private retreat, while an open loft adds valuable flex space that can easily serve as a second living area, home office, or playroom. A 2-car garage and welcoming front porch complete this thoughtfully designed home. * Please note finishings, offerings, and structural options shown in photography and/or matterports vary by series level.
Key facts
- Spacious kitchen
- Primary suite
- Dining area
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Neighborhood map
What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 3-bed/2.5-bath single-family listed at $357k. Condition is rated good.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $-842 ($-10k/yr) — negative.
- To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $284k (20.3% below list).
- To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $249k (30.3% below list).
- Recommended offer: $249k (30.3% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
- Cap rate 3.8% vs local median 3.2% in Trussville — meaningfully above typical; check what's discounted (condition, days-on-market, listing class) to confirm the premium yield is real.
Location & tenants
- Location reads 79/100 on livability (#7 in AL, #2,110 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: employment A+, housing A+, crime B+; Watch: commute F.
- Trussville City (suburban): math 49% / reading 74% proficiency, ranked #5 of 129 in AL (top 4%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease; only 7% free/reduced lunch — higher-income household profile.
- Zoned schools: Paine Elementary School (math 68% / reading 82%, grade A, #14 of 627 statewide, top 2%, 1,350 students, 16% FRL); Hewitttrussville Middle School (math 33% / reading 75%, grade B-, #20 of 257 statewide, top 8%, 1,202 students, 16% FRL); Hewitttrussville High School (math 50% / reading 50%, grade D+, #15 of 305 statewide, top 5%, 1,573 students, 15% FRL).
- Market conditions: 405 active listings in the ZIP; 11 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 64d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 82% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; high-income renter base; 2,114 units permitted in Jefferson County in 2024 (556 in 5+ unit buildings).
Forward outlook
- Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $3k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $12k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
- Jefferson County population projected to shrink 4% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 19 days — a 2% lower offer ($352k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
Risks & watch-outs
- Climate carrying-cost: moderate flood risk; major wind risk, 27% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→20/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Questions for the listing agent
- What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- Schools are A-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
- The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
- What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
- What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
- How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.
Investment metrics
- 1% rule
- 0.61% ✗
- Cap rate
- 3.81%
- Cash-on-cash
- -8.88%
- DSCR
- 0.60
- GRM
- 13.6
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $406,315
- List price
- $357,000
- Delta
- -12.63%
- Verdict
- UNDERPRICED
- Comps
- 20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6659 Spring St | 0.00mi | 3/2.5 | 2,020 (+5%) | 2mo | $400,535 | $198 | 90 |
| 6651 Spring St | 0.00mi | 3/3.5 | 1,763 (-8%) | 3mo | $417,879 | $237 | 80 |
| 4304 Cahaba Bnd | 0.12mi | 3/2.0 | 1,876 (-2%) | 12mo | $385,000 | $205 | 78 |
| 6655 Spring St | 0.00mi | 3/2.5 | 1,659 (-14%) | 2mo | $355,015 | $214 | 76 |
| 6459 Spring St | 0.18mi | 3/2.5 | 1,645 (-14%) | 6mo | $399,000 | $243 | 62 |
| 4240 Cahaba Bnd | 0.26mi | 4/2.5 (+1) | 2,120 (+10%) | 12mo | $450,000 | $212 | 56 |
| 621 Oak Dr | 0.74mi | 3/2.0 | 1,833 (-5%) | 1mo | $335,000 | $183 | 55 |
| 643 E Oak Dr E | 0.64mi | 4/2.5 (+1) | 1,822 (-5%) | 3mo | $415,000 | $228 | 54 |
| 706 Sage Cir | 0.34mi | 3/2.0 | 1,690 (-12%) | 11mo | $255,000 | $151 | 53 |
| 214 Ash Cir | 0.38mi | 3/2.0 | 1,660 (-14%) | 13mo | $289,900 | $175 | 47 |
| 6937 Parc Brook Ln | 0.61mi | 3/2.0 | 2,197 (+14%) | 2mo | $383,500 | $175 | 44 |
| 4472 Parkwood Cir | 0.62mi | 2/2.0 (-1) | 1,657 (-14%) | 6mo | $282,000 | $170 | 36 |
Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.
Projected returns pro-forma
-3.0% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- -32.0%
- Equity multiple
- -0.05×
- Total profit
- $-119,423
- Equity at exit
- $60,583
- IRR
- -36.8%
- Equity multiple
- -0.52×
- Total profit
- $-172,883
- Equity at exit
- $35,131
Cash invested: $113,768 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.
Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology
- Overall (STATE)
- 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
- State Alabama
- 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+15
- County
- — inherits STATE
- City
- — inherits STATE
Active competition Active MLS
- For sale now
- 21 active · 10 under contract
- Months of supply
- 9.0 mo (11%/mo absorbed)
- Median asking
- $387,500 ($197/sqft)
- Median days on market
- 47 d
- This list price
- 29% of active listings are priced below it
- ARV vs active asking
- +7.3% vs current asking $/sqft
Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.
ZIP-level market 35173
- Home prices YoY
- -33.4%
- Active inventory
- 405
- Price-to-rent
- 12.0×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $2,489 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$2,131
- Tax est. 1.5%
- −$508 /mo · $6,095/yr
- Insurance
- −$169
- HOA
- −$0
- Lot rent
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$523
- Net cashflow
- $-842
Break-even live
Sensitivity live
| Price | -10% $-561 | -5% $-701 | +0% $-842 | +5% $-982 | +10% $-1,123 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -10% $-1,038 | -5% $-940 | +0% $-842 | +5% $-744 | +10% $-645 |
| Rate | -1.0pp $-637 | -0.5pp $-739 | base $-842 | +0.5pp $-947 | +1.0pp $-1,054 |
UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt
Financing live
Cash to close
- Down payment
- $101,579
- Closing costs
- $12,189
- Club membership (one-time)
- —
- Reserves months
- —
- Total cash needed
- —
Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
- Cash invested
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
- —
Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Cash invested
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
- —
No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Cash invested
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
- —
Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 11 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 211 Winterberry Ln Trussville, AL | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1411 | $1,850 | $1.31 | 39d | 1 | 0.53mi |
| 165 Morrow Ave Unit 201 Trussville, AL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1870 | $3,500 | $1.87 | 93d | 1 | 0.99mi |
| 160 Morrow Ave Unit 208 Trussville, AL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1450 | $2,650 | $1.83 | 93d | 1 | 1.02mi |
| 160 Morrow Ave Unit 204 Trussville, AL | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1836 | $2,850 | $1.55 | 93d | 1 | 1.02mi |
| 6735 Roper Rd Trussville, AL | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1625 | $2,400 | $1.48 | 93d | 1 | 1.04mi |
| 125 Charleston Way Trussville, AL | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2181 | $2,106 | $0.97 | 63d | 1 | 1.22mi |
| 4390 Stone Ridge Cir Trussville, AL | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2400 | $2,056 | $0.86 | 19d | 1 | 1.39mi |
| 6232 Halcyon Ter Trussville, AL | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1818 | $2,700 | $1.49 | 65d | 1 | 1.42mi |
| 3509 Halcyon Way Trussville, AL | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1412 | $2,895 | $2.05 | 19d | 1 | 1.43mi |
| 3129 Cedarbrook Ln Trussville, AL | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1231 | $1,766 | $1.43 | 63d | 1 | 1.47mi |
| 5938 Limestone Ln Trussville, AL | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2130 | $2,506 | $1.18 | 52d | 1 | 1.48mi |
Property features AI
Finance
- Financial info
- List price $357,000
Exterior
- Parking
- 2 total parking spaces2-car garage
- Home design
- Single-family home (Adams plan)
- Exterior features
- Living area approximately 1,924 (living area provided)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bathrooms
- 2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom
- Interior features
- Active new construction plan (Adams)
Listing history 50 events
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2026-08-08days on market $357,000 Active 19 DOM
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2026-08-07days on market $357,000 Active 18 DOM
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2026-08-06days on market $357,000 Active 17 DOM
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2026-08-05days on market $357,000 Active 16 DOM
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2026-08-04days on market $357,000 Active 15 DOM
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2026-08-03days on market $357,000 Active 14 DOM
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2026-07-31days on market $357,000 Active 11 DOM
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2026-07-30days on market $357,000 Active 9 DOM
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2026-07-28days on market $357,000 Active 8 DOM
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2026-07-26days on market $357,000 Active 6 DOM
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2026-07-24days on market $357,000 Active 4 DOM
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2026-07-23days on market $357,000 Active 3 DOM
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2026-07-22days on market $357,000 Active 2 DOM
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2026-07-20pricedays on market $357,000 Active 1 DOM
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2026-07-19days on market $355,000 Active 179 DOM
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2026-07-18days on market $355,000 Active 178 DOM
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2026-07-16days on market $355,000 Active 177 DOM
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2026-07-15days on market $355,000 Active 176 DOM
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2026-07-14days on market $355,000 Active 175 DOM
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2026-07-13days on market $355,000 Active 174 DOM
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2026-07-13days on market $355,000 Active 173 DOM
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2026-07-11days on market $355,000 Active 172 DOM
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2026-07-10days on market $355,000 Active 171 DOM
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2026-07-09days on market $355,000 Active 170 DOM
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2026-07-07days on market $355,000 Active 168 DOM
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2026-07-06days on market $355,000 Active 167 DOM
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2026-07-05days on market $355,000 Active 166 DOM
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2026-07-03days on market $355,000 Active 164 DOM
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2026-07-02days on market $355,000 Active 163 DOM
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2026-07-01days on market $355,000 Active 162 DOM
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2026-06-30days on market $355,000 Active 161 DOM
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2026-06-29days on market $355,000 Active 160 DOM
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2026-06-28days on market $355,000 Active 159 DOM
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2026-06-27days on market $355,000 Active 158 DOM
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2026-06-27days on market $355,000 Active 157 DOM
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2026-06-25days on market $355,000 Active 155 DOM
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2026-06-22days on market $355,000 Active 153 DOM
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2026-06-21days on market $355,000 Active 152 DOM
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2026-06-18days on market $355,000 Active 149 DOM
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2026-06-17days on market $355,000 Active 148 DOM
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2026-06-16days on market $355,000 Active 147 DOM
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2026-06-15days on market $355,000 Active 146 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $355,000 Active 144 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $355,000 Active 143 DOM
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2026-06-10days on market $355,000 Active 141 DOM
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2026-06-09days on market $355,000 Active 140 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $355,000 Active 139 DOM
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2026-06-07days on market $355,000 Active 138 DOM
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2026-06-05days on market $355,000 Active 135 DOM
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2026-06-03days on market $355,000 Active 134 DOM
ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot
backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.
Climate risk First Street
- Flood 5/10 Major FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 26% chance over 30 yrs
- Wildfire 1/10 Low
- Heat 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥106°F today · 20 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 6/10 Major 27% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
- Air quality 4/10 Moderate 6 unhealthy d/yr today · 7 by 30 yrs out
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $29,864
- − Mortgage interest
- −$22,760
- − Property taxes
- −$6,095
- − Insurance
- −$2,032
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$2,389
- − Management
- −$2,389
- − Depreciation
- −$11,820
- Taxable loss
- −$17,620
- Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
- +$4,229
- After-tax cash flow
- $-5,874/yr
For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.
Condition & rehab AI · 2 photos
The Adams Plan is in excellent condition with no visible repairs needed. It offers a smart two-story layout ideal for everyday living and flexibility. Minor updates to the exterior and interior can significantly enhance its resale and rental value.
Value-add opportunities
- Both Painting exterior and interior — Enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics ↑
- Both Landscaping improvements — Enhances curb appeal and adds value ↑
- Both New flooring in common areas — Improves aesthetics and adds value ↑
- Both New kitchen appliances — Enhances functionality and adds value ↑
ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Cosmetic scope × the home's square footage at US $/sqft rules of thumb (the same model as the Flip Finder). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting.
Zoned Schools
Schools (NCES district)
- District
- Trussville City
- NCES district ID
- 0100013
- Math proficiency
- 49% ▼ -27.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 74% ▲ 3.00%
- Median HH income
- $83,473
- Composite
- 55.42/100
- National rank
- #1250
- State rank
- #5 of 129 in AL
Livability — Trussville
- Score
- 79/100
- State rank
- #7
- US rank
- #2110
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- Trussville, AL
- County
- Jefferson · 669,185 people
- City population
- 51,725
- Metro
- Birmingham, AL
- Population (ZIP)
- 32,125
- Household income
- $113,028
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 16% of renters
Population outlook (Jefferson County) Hauer SSP2
- Today (2025)
- 669,185 people
- By 2030
- 669,694 · +0.1%
- By 2040
- 661,388 · -1.2%
- By 2050
- 643,086 · -3.9%
- By 2075
- 577,267 · -13.7%
- By 2100
- 474,758 · -29.1%
Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023
- Neighborhood character
- Predominantly White (82%)
- Race & ethnicity
- White 82% Black 10% Hispanic / Latino 5% Two or more races 4%
- Common ancestry
- Slovak 2% Italian 2% Lithuanian 1%
- Foreign-born
- 4% · Canada, Jamaica
- Languages at home
- 95% English-only · Spanish 3%
Political lean MEDSL · Jefferson
- 2024 margin
- D (+10.4) · D 54.6% · R 44.2% · Other 1.2%
- 2008→2024 swing
- +5.4pp toward D · 2008: 5.1pp · 2024: 10.4pp
- All cycles
- 2024: D+10.4 2020: D+13.2 2016: D+7.2 2012: D+6.0 2008: D+5.1
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -104.75%
- Current HPI
- 208.5715
- Rent YoY
- —
- Metro
- —
- State GDP YoY
- ▲ 2.94%
- F500 in state
- 4
Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in AL)
| Industry | F500 HQs | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 1 | $8B |
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| Healthcare | 1 | $5B |
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Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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