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1710 Valley Ave Unit H
D Composite 43.28
Why this score? — see what drove the D 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 +15.0/15.0
  • Cash flow +8.1/30.0
  • Schools +5.6/10.0
  • Livability +4.0/5.0
  • Rent growth +3.3/5.0
  • 1% rule +2.5/10.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • DSCR +2.2/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$164,999

1710 Valley Ave Unit H · Homewood, AL 35209
2 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,026 sqft · SingleFamily · 263 Days on market
Built 1944 $161/sqft · 18% below area Est $200k · 18% under ↓ 23% since listing

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Enjoy a sweet and easy commute to downtown from this conveniently located Homewood condo, just minutes from entertainment, restaurants, shopping, and the award-winning Homewood school system. This newly renovated property features a beautifully remodeled kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen is equipped with brand-new appliances, including a microwave, stove, and refrigerator. The upstairs has been upgraded from carpet to wood flooring, so the entire home now boasts hardwood floors. The main floor has a spacious living and dining area, perfect for both relaxing and entertaining. Located near the iconic Vulcan, this condo provides quick access to almost everything Birmingham has to offer and ust a 5–8 minute drive to UAB. HOA fee includes stud-outs, insurance, roof maintenance, landscaping, pest control, water, basic cable and internet, and valet trash pickup. sellers are licensed real estate agent in state of Alabama

Key facts

  • Commute to downtown
  • Near vulcan park
  • Built 1944

Tags

COMMUTE TO DOWNTOWNCONVENIENT TO ENTERTAINMENTNEAR VULCAN PARK

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $165k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-158 ($-2k/yr) — negative.
  • To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $142k (13.9% below list).
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $124k (24.7% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $124k (24.7% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
  • Cap rate 5.1% vs local median 2.3% in Homewood — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 80/100 on livability (#5 in AL, #1,730 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: commute A+, employment A+, housing A+; Watch: cost of living F.
  • Homewood City (suburban): math 55% / reading 74% proficiency, ranked #3 of 129 in AL (top 2%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+3.3%/yr); 99 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 21d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 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 $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $5k 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 263 days — a 12% lower offer ($145k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1944 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 27% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 6→16/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $124,285 (24.7% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. 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?
  2. It's been on market 263 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 25% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  3. Built in 1944 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  4. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  6. 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?
  7. 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?
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
0.75%
Cap rate
5.14%
Cash-on-cash
-4.11%
DSCR
0.82
GRM
11.1

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$200,240
List price
$164,999
Delta
-17.60%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 7 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
1606 Woodfern Dr 0.32mi 3/1.0 (+1) 1,100 (+7%) 9mo $435,000 $395 61
1317 14th Ave S 0.63mi 2/1.0 1,048 (+2%) 8mo $192,450 $184 60
1537 S 19th St 0.57mi 2/1.0 1,004 (-2%) 12mo $189,900 $189 60
2020 20th Ave S 0.57mi 2/1.5 968 (-6%) 9mo $295,000 $305 55
2929 Parkridge Dr 0.59mi 2/1.0 1,118 (+9%) 6mo $490,000 $438 52
1319 17th St S 0.63mi 2/1.0 915 (-11%) 11mo $221,500 $242 43
1631 Manhattan St 0.67mi 2/2.0 1,134 (+10%) 20mo $450,000 $397 31

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 · 3.34% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-22.8%
Equity multiple
0.21×
Total profit
$-36,381
Equity at exit
$24,602
10-year hold
IRR
-16.4%
Equity multiple
0.07×
Total profit
$-42,833
Equity at exit
$14,266

Cash invested: $46,200 (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
Right-to-evict in 7 days for non-payment; no rent control; preempted statewide; courts move quickly.

ZIP-level market 35209

Rents YoY
3.3%
Active inventory
99
Price-to-rent
11.1×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,243 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$865
Tax est. 1.5%
$206 /mo · $2,475/yr
Insurance
$69
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$261
Net cashflow
$-158

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,443
Max offer price $142,077
Occupancy floor

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
$41,250
Closing costs
$4,950
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 40 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
1731 Valley Ave Unit G Homewood, AL 1.0 1.0 810 $800 $0.99 16d 1 0.06mi
1717 Ashwood Ln Birmingham, AL 2.0 2.5 1368 $2,100 $1.54 3d 1 0.10mi
1619 16th Ave S Unit 3 Birmingham, AL 2.0 1.0 700 $889 $1.27 23d 1 0.34mi
1509 16th Ave S Birmingham, AL 1.0–2.0 1.0 665 $1,050 $1.58 2d 1 0.36mi
1340 18th Ave S Apt C2 Birmingham, AL 2.0 1.0 750 $850 $1.13 43d 1 0.36mi
1410 17th Ave S Unit 2 Birmingham, AL 1.0 1.0 728 $921 $1.27 21d 1 0.36mi
1410 17th Ave S Birmingham, AL 1.0 1.0 728 $921 $1.27 19d 1 0.36mi
1320 18th Ave S Unit C3 Birmingham, AL 1.0 1.0 950 $995 $1.05 43d 1 0.37mi
1626 16th Ave S Unit 1 Birmingham, AL 1.0 1.0 743 $757 $1.02 43d 1 0.38mi
1626 16th Ave S Unit 3 Birmingham, AL 1.0 1.0 743 $762 $1.03 43d 1 0.38mi
1709 16th Ave S Apt 3 Birmingham, AL 2.0 1.0 910 $1,363 $1.50 44d 1 0.38mi
1404 17th Ave S Unit 2 Birmingham, AL 2.0 1.0 900 $1,160 $1.29 43d 1 0.38mi
1502 16th St S Unit ) Birmingham, AL 2.0 1.0 875 $995 $1.14 43d 1 0.38mi
2524 18th Pl S Apt C Birmingham, AL 2.0 1.0 1000 $1,200 $1.20 43d 1 0.42mi
1521 17th St S Apt 23 Birmingham, AL 2.0 1.0 880 $875 $0.99 23d 1 0.42mi
1534 17th St S Birmingham, AL 1.0–2.0 1.0 848 $1,199 $1.41 1d 10 0.43mi
2822 16th Pl S Birmingham, AL 2.0 1.0 914 $2,200 $2.41 16d 1 0.49mi
1620 15th Ave S Birmingham, AL 2.0 1.0 840 $1,025 $1.22 3d 3 0.50mi
1413 14th St S Unit 201 Birmingham, AL 2.0 1.0 725 $875 $1.21 14d 1 0.53mi
1629 14th Ave S Birmingham, AL 2.0 1.0 800 $1,179 $1.47 19d 1 0.54mi
1629 14th Ave S Unit 1629-J Birmingham, AL 2.0 1.0 800 $1,083 $1.35 3d 1 0.54mi
1732 14th Ter S Birmingham, AL 2.0 1.5 1120 $1,345 $1.20 23d 1 0.54mi
1322 15th Ave S Birmingham, AL 2.0 1.0 582 $1,297 $2.23 3d 4 0.55mi
1322 15th Ave S Unit 1326-F Birmingham, AL 2.0 1.0 756 $1,134 $1.50 16d 1 0.55mi
1322 15th Ave S Unit 1330-D Birmingham, AL 2.0 1.0 756 $1,128 $1.49 21d 1 0.55mi
1322 15th Ave S Unit 1328-A Birmingham, AL 2.0 1.0 756 $1,135 $1.50 16d 1 0.55mi
1434 18th St S Unit 9 Birmingham, AL 1.0 1.0 770 $800 $1.04 23d 1 0.55mi
1434 18th St S Unit 11 Birmingham, AL 2.0 1.0 872 $900 $1.03 23d 1 0.55mi
1409 14th St S Birmingham, AL 2.0 1.0 940 $1,257 $1.34 14d 1 0.55mi
1407 14th St S Apt 3 Birmingham, AL 2.0 2.0 805 $1,263 $1.57 21d 1 0.56mi
1407 14th St S Birmingham, AL 2.0 2.0 805 $1,352 $1.68 3d 1 0.56mi
1644 12th St S Birmingham, AL 1.0–2.0 1.0 674 $1,222 $1.81 2d 2 0.56mi
1640 12th St S Unit 1640-J Birmingham, AL 2.0 1.0 760 $1,070 $1.41 21d 1 0.56mi
1600 14th Ave S Birmingham, AL 2.0 1.0 900 $1,172 $1.30 14d 1 0.56mi
1600 14th Ave S Unit 8 Birmingham, AL 2.0 1.0 900 $1,106 $1.23 21d 1 0.57mi
1417 13th Pl S Birmingham, AL 2.0 2.0 1245 $1,950 $1.57 21d 1 0.57mi
1425 13th St S Unit A Birmingham, AL 2.0 1.0 1368 $1,450 $1.06 43d 1 0.57mi
1429 18th St S Apt B Birmingham, AL 1.0 1.0 830 $1,052 $1.27 3d 1 0.57mi
1429 18th St S Birmingham, AL 1.0 1.0 830 $1,068 $1.29 43d 1 0.57mi
1327 16th St S Unit 3 Birmingham, AL 2.0 1.0 921 $1,143 $1.24 3d 1 0.58mi

Listing history 22 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $164,999 Active 263 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $164,999 Active 262 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $164,999 Active 261 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $164,999 Active 260 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $164,999 Active 258 DOM
  6. 2026-06-10
    days on market $164,999 Active 255 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $164,999 Active 254 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $164,999 Active 253 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $164,999 Active 252 DOM
  10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $164,999 Active 248 DOM
  11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $164,999 Active 247 DOM
  12. 2026-06-01
    days on market $164,999 Active 246 DOM
  13. 2026-05-31
    days on market $164,999 Active 245 DOM
  14. 2026-05-05
    price $164,999 932-char remark
    Show marketing remark (932 chars)

    Enjoy a sweet and easy commute to downtown from this conveniently located Homewood condo, just minutes from entertainment, restaurants, shopping, and the award-winning Homewood school system. This newly renovated property features a beautifully remodeled kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen is equipped with brand-new appliances, including a microwave, stove, and refrigerator. The upstairs has been upgraded from carpet to wood flooring, so the entire home now boasts hardwood floors. The main floor has a spacious living and dining area, perfect for both relaxing and entertaining. Located near the iconic Vulcan, this condo provides quick access to almost everything Birmingham has to offer and ust a 5–8 minute drive to UAB. HOA fee includes stud-outs, insurance, roof maintenance, landscaping, pest control, water, basic cable and internet, and valet trash pickup. sellers are licensed real estate agent in state of Alabama

  15. 2026-04-04
    price $170,000 932-char remark
    Show marketing remark (932 chars)

    Enjoy a sweet and easy commute to downtown from this conveniently located Homewood condo, just minutes from entertainment, restaurants, shopping, and the award-winning Homewood school system. This newly renovated property features a beautifully remodeled kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen is equipped with brand-new appliances, including a microwave, stove, and refrigerator. The upstairs has been upgraded from carpet to wood flooring, so the entire home now boasts hardwood floors. The main floor has a spacious living and dining area, perfect for both relaxing and entertaining. Located near the iconic Vulcan, this condo provides quick access to almost everything Birmingham has to offer and ust a 5–8 minute drive to UAB. HOA fee includes stud-outs, insurance, roof maintenance, landscaping, pest control, water, basic cable and internet, and valet trash pickup. sellers are licensed real estate agent in state of Alabama

  16. 2026-03-15
    price $175,000 932-char remark
    Show marketing remark (932 chars)

    Enjoy a sweet and easy commute to downtown from this conveniently located Homewood condo, just minutes from entertainment, restaurants, shopping, and the award-winning Homewood school system. This newly renovated property features a beautifully remodeled kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen is equipped with brand-new appliances, including a microwave, stove, and refrigerator. The upstairs has been upgraded from carpet to wood flooring, so the entire home now boasts hardwood floors. The main floor has a spacious living and dining area, perfect for both relaxing and entertaining. Located near the iconic Vulcan, this condo provides quick access to almost everything Birmingham has to offer and ust a 5–8 minute drive to UAB. HOA fee includes stud-outs, insurance, roof maintenance, landscaping, pest control, water, basic cable and internet, and valet trash pickup. sellers are licensed real estate agent in state of Alabama

  17. 2025-12-18
    price $180,000 932-char remark
    Show marketing remark (932 chars)

    Enjoy a sweet and easy commute to downtown from this conveniently located Homewood condo, just minutes from entertainment, restaurants, shopping, and the award-winning Homewood school system. This newly renovated property features a beautifully remodeled kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen is equipped with brand-new appliances, including a microwave, stove, and refrigerator. The upstairs has been upgraded from carpet to wood flooring, so the entire home now boasts hardwood floors. The main floor has a spacious living and dining area, perfect for both relaxing and entertaining. Located near the iconic Vulcan, this condo provides quick access to almost everything Birmingham has to offer and ust a 5–8 minute drive to UAB. HOA fee includes stud-outs, insurance, roof maintenance, landscaping, pest control, water, basic cable and internet, and valet trash pickup. sellers are licensed real estate agent in state of Alabama

  18. 2025-12-05
    price $190,000 932-char remark
    Show marketing remark (932 chars)

    Enjoy a sweet and easy commute to downtown from this conveniently located Homewood condo, just minutes from entertainment, restaurants, shopping, and the award-winning Homewood school system. This newly renovated property features a beautifully remodeled kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen is equipped with brand-new appliances, including a microwave, stove, and refrigerator. The upstairs has been upgraded from carpet to wood flooring, so the entire home now boasts hardwood floors. The main floor has a spacious living and dining area, perfect for both relaxing and entertaining. Located near the iconic Vulcan, this condo provides quick access to almost everything Birmingham has to offer and ust a 5–8 minute drive to UAB. HOA fee includes stud-outs, insurance, roof maintenance, landscaping, pest control, water, basic cable and internet, and valet trash pickup. sellers are licensed real estate agent in state of Alabama

  19. 2025-11-20
    price $199,000 932-char remark
    Show marketing remark (932 chars)

    Enjoy a sweet and easy commute to downtown from this conveniently located Homewood condo, just minutes from entertainment, restaurants, shopping, and the award-winning Homewood school system. This newly renovated property features a beautifully remodeled kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen is equipped with brand-new appliances, including a microwave, stove, and refrigerator. The upstairs has been upgraded from carpet to wood flooring, so the entire home now boasts hardwood floors. The main floor has a spacious living and dining area, perfect for both relaxing and entertaining. Located near the iconic Vulcan, this condo provides quick access to almost everything Birmingham has to offer and ust a 5–8 minute drive to UAB. HOA fee includes stud-outs, insurance, roof maintenance, landscaping, pest control, water, basic cable and internet, and valet trash pickup. sellers are licensed real estate agent in state of Alabama

  20. 2025-10-29
    price $205,000 932-char remark
    Show marketing remark (932 chars)

    Enjoy a sweet and easy commute to downtown from this conveniently located Homewood condo, just minutes from entertainment, restaurants, shopping, and the award-winning Homewood school system. This newly renovated property features a beautifully remodeled kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen is equipped with brand-new appliances, including a microwave, stove, and refrigerator. The upstairs has been upgraded from carpet to wood flooring, so the entire home now boasts hardwood floors. The main floor has a spacious living and dining area, perfect for both relaxing and entertaining. Located near the iconic Vulcan, this condo provides quick access to almost everything Birmingham has to offer and ust a 5–8 minute drive to UAB. HOA fee includes stud-outs, insurance, roof maintenance, landscaping, pest control, water, basic cable and internet, and valet trash pickup. sellers are licensed real estate agent in state of Alabama

  21. 2025-10-14
    price $210,000 932-char remark
    Show marketing remark (932 chars)

    Enjoy a sweet and easy commute to downtown from this conveniently located Homewood condo, just minutes from entertainment, restaurants, shopping, and the award-winning Homewood school system. This newly renovated property features a beautifully remodeled kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen is equipped with brand-new appliances, including a microwave, stove, and refrigerator. The upstairs has been upgraded from carpet to wood flooring, so the entire home now boasts hardwood floors. The main floor has a spacious living and dining area, perfect for both relaxing and entertaining. Located near the iconic Vulcan, this condo provides quick access to almost everything Birmingham has to offer and ust a 5–8 minute drive to UAB. HOA fee includes stud-outs, insurance, roof maintenance, landscaping, pest control, water, basic cable and internet, and valet trash pickup. sellers are licensed real estate agent in state of Alabama

  22. 2025-09-28
    listed $215,000 Active 932-char remark
    Show marketing remark (932 chars)

    Enjoy a sweet and easy commute to downtown from this conveniently located Homewood condo, just minutes from entertainment, restaurants, shopping, and the award-winning Homewood school system. This newly renovated property features a beautifully remodeled kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen is equipped with brand-new appliances, including a microwave, stove, and refrigerator. The upstairs has been upgraded from carpet to wood flooring, so the entire home now boasts hardwood floors. The main floor has a spacious living and dining area, perfect for both relaxing and entertaining. Located near the iconic Vulcan, this condo provides quick access to almost everything Birmingham has to offer and ust a 5–8 minute drive to UAB. HOA fee includes stud-outs, insurance, roof maintenance, landscaping, pest control, water, basic cable and internet, and valet trash pickup. sellers are licensed real estate agent in state of Alabama

ⓘ 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 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 6/10 Major 6 d/yr ≥106°F today · 16 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 · 8 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$14,914
− Mortgage interest
−$9,243
− Property taxes
−$2,475
− Insurance
−$825
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,193
− Management
−$1,193
− Depreciation
−$4,800
Taxable loss
−$4,814
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$1,155
After-tax cash flow
$-745/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.

Schools (NCES district)

District
Homewood City
NCES district ID
0101760
Math proficiency
55% ▼ -20.00%
Reading proficiency
74% ▲ 6.00%
Median HH income
$63,366
Composite
56.01/100
National rank
#1189
State rank
#3 of 129 in AL

Livability — Homewood

Score
80/100
State rank
#5
US rank
#1730

Category grades

Amenities C Commute A+ Cost of living F Crime B Employment A+ Housing A+ Health & safety C User ratings B-

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Homewood, AL
County
Jefferson County · 527,445 people
City population
32,734
Metro
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
Population (ZIP)
32,734
Household income
$71,439
Rent vs Own
51.5% rent · 48.5% own
Severe rent burden
1879.0

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
Majority White (64%)
Race & ethnicity
White 64% Black 23% Hispanic / Latino 7% Two or more races 4% Asian 3%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 4%
Common ancestry
Italian 2% Slovak 2% Serbian 1%
Foreign-born
7% · Canada
Languages at home
91% English-only · Spanish 5% Other Indo-European 1%

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

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -472.07%
Current HPI
312.2185
Rent YoY
▲ 3.34%
Metro
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
State GDP YoY
▲ 2.94%
F500 in state
4

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in AL)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

-23.3% since first listed
9 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-05 Price Changed $164,999 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2026-04-04 Price Changed $170,000 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2026-03-15 Price Changed $175,000 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2025-12-18 Price Changed $180,000 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2025-12-05 Price Changed $190,000 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2025-11-20 Price Changed $199,000 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2025-10-29 Price Changed $205,000 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2025-10-14 Price Changed $210,000 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2025-09-28 Listed $215,000 Greater Alabama MLS

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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