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Crenshaw County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Alabama
$106K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
63
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$154K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2017Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.5,895
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$154K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,484 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1974
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.84%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.89%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.4%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.71%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.7.9%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.14.5 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.128
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.71
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.25

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,172
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.22 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$50K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.58 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all countys nationally.

How Crenshaw County compares

By median home value, Crenshaw County is the 46th most expensive of 67 counties in Alabama, and its typical home is worth more than 30% of all homes in Alabama.

Home values in Crenshaw County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$51K$593K
counties in Alabama ranked by median home value
#AlabamaMedian valueHomes
1Baldwin County$388K122,252
2Lee County$356K56,067
3Shelby County$352K80,442
4Limestone County$311K42,845
5Madison County$309K145,432
6St. Clair County$284K34,777
7Tuscaloosa County$275K64,954
8Cullman County$270K33,356
9Elmore County$264K31,075
10Autauga County$262K21,575
11Cherokee County$252K12,256
12Lauderdale County$246K34,858
13Choctaw County$245K5,735
14Blount County$237K20,875
15Tallapoosa County$220K20,812
16Marshall County$218K35,270
17Cleburne County$216K5,386
18Chilton County$216K16,555
19Winston County$216K11,401
20Morgan County$215K41,465
21Colbert County$214K23,037
22Hale County$207K5,664
23Jackson County$206K22,039
24Randolph County$204K11,121
46Crenshaw County$154K5,895

67 counties in Alabama are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Crenshaw County, most valuable first

About the Crenshaw County market

What is the median home price in Crenshaw County, AL?

The median sale price in Crenshaw County, AL is $106,467 (data through April 2017), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Crenshaw County, AL each year?

63 homes sold in Crenshaw County, AL over the last 12 months (data through April 2017). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Crenshaw County, AL?

Crenshaw County, AL contains 5,895 residential properties, with a median of 1,484 square feet, built around 1974. The median TopHap Estimate is $154K.

How does Crenshaw County, AL compare to the rest of Alabama?

By median home value, Crenshaw County, AL is the 46th most expensive of 67 counties in Alabama. Its typical home is worth more than 30% of all homes in Alabama. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Crenshaw County, AL?

71% of homes in Crenshaw County, AL are owner-occupied. 8% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Crenshaw County, AL hold?

89% of mortgaged homes in Crenshaw County, AL are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.4% owe more than the home is worth.

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