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Hale County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Alabama
$211K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.5,671
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$211K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,400 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1981
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.77%

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.77%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.7%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.72%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.11%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.8%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.9 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.70
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.43

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,239
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.24 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$41K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

How Hale County compares

By median home value, Hale County is the 21st most expensive of 67 counties in Alabama, and its typical home is worth more than 45% of all homes in Alabama.

Home values in Hale County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$65K$595K
counties in Alabama ranked by median home value
#AlabamaMedian valueHomes
1Baldwin County$385K124,013
2Lee County$355K56,069
3Shelby County$354K83,334
4Limestone County$310K42,844
5Madison County$310K145,444
6St. Clair County$280K34,788
7Tuscaloosa County$273K65,126
8Elmore County$264K31,074
9Cullman County$263K33,356
10Autauga County$263K21,575
11Choctaw County$256K5,735
12Cherokee County$254K12,258
13Lauderdale County$248K34,879
14Blount County$236K20,875
15Tallapoosa County$225K21,004
16Cleburne County$222K5,624
17Marshall County$221K35,270
18Chilton County$216K16,550
19Colbert County$216K23,067
20Morgan County$215K41,467
21Hale County$211K5,671
22Winston County$209K11,416
23Randolph County$208K11,131
24Jackson County$206K22,039

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

Markets in Hale County, most valuable first

About the Hale County market

How many homes are there in Hale County, AL?

Hale County, AL contains 5,671 residential properties, with a median of 1,400 square feet, built around 1981. The median TopHap Estimate is $211K.

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

By median home value, Hale County, AL is the 21st most expensive of 67 counties in Alabama. Its typical home is worth more than 45% of all homes in Alabama. Morgan County ranks just above it and Winston County just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Hale County, AL?

72% of homes in Hale County, AL are owner-occupied. 11% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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

77% of mortgaged homes in Hale County, AL are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.7% owe more than the home is worth.

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