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Russell County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Alabama
$89K
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.
69
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$197K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

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

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.20,829
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$197K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,476 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1984
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.87%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.0.6%

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.53%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.3%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.74%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.8.7%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.48%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.10.8 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.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.73
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.33

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.0%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
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.59,189
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.92 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

How Russell County compares

By median home value, Russell County is the 29th most expensive of 67 counties in Alabama, and its typical home is worth more than 41% of all homes in Alabama.

Home values in Russell County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$47K$502K
counties in Alabama ranked by median home value
#AlabamaMedian valueHomes
1Baldwin County$386K124,019
2Lee County$356K56,069
3Shelby County$354K83,334
4Limestone County$310K42,844
5Madison County$308K145,444
6St. Clair County$281K34,788
7Tuscaloosa County$274K65,127
8Elmore County$265K31,074
9Autauga County$263K21,575
10Cullman County$262K33,356
11Choctaw County$257K5,735
12Cherokee County$253K12,258
13Lauderdale County$249K34,879
14Blount County$237K20,875
15Tallapoosa County$227K21,004
16Cleburne County$221K5,624
17Marshall County$221K35,270
18Colbert County$216K23,067
19Chilton County$216K16,550
20Morgan County$215K41,467
21Winston County$213K11,417
22Hale County$210K5,671
23Randolph County$209K11,131
24Jackson County$207K22,039
29Russell County$197K20,829

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

Markets in Russell County, most valuable first

About the Russell County market

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

The median sale price in Russell County, AL is $88,672 (data through January 2017), based on deeds recorded with the county.

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

69 homes sold in Russell County, AL over the last 12 months (data through January 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 Russell County, AL?

Russell County, AL contains 20,829 residential properties, with a median of 1,476 square feet, built around 1984. The median TopHap Estimate is $197K.

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

By median home value, Russell County, AL is the 29th most expensive of 67 counties in Alabama. Its typical home is worth more than 41% 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 Russell County, AL?

74% of homes in Russell County, AL are owner-occupied. 9% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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

53% of mortgaged homes in Russell County, AL are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.3% owe more than the home is worth.

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