Cheapest Cities in Alabama 2026 | Most Affordable Places to Buy

All Affordable Cities in Alabama

#	City	Median Price	Days on Market	Months Supply	YoY Change
1	Jacksons' Gap	$14K	51 days	—	N/A
2	Sipsey	$15K	123 days	—	N/A
3	Boligee	$19K	250 days	—	N/A
4	Altoona	$27K	195 days	1.0 mo	N/A
5	North Johns	$32K	20 days	—	N/A
6	White Hall	$32K	146 days	—	N/A
7	Walnut Grove	$33K	66 days	3.0 mo	N/A
8	Goshen	$35K	141 days	—	N/A
9	Newbern	$38K	100 days	—	N/A
10	Fort Deposit	$44K	440 days	—	N/A
11	Fairfield	$47K	123 days	17.0 mo	N/A
12	Eldridge	$50K	441 days	—	N/A
13	Lanett	$50K	25 days	3.4 mo	N/A
14	Bakerhill	$53K	7 days	—	N/A
15	Webb	$53K	10 days	3.0 mo	N/A
16	Abanda	$55K	23 days	—	N/A
17	Banks	$55K	114 days	—	N/A
18	Deer Park	$55K	30 days	—	N/A
19	Chunchula	$60K	61 days	—	N/A
20	Hissop	$60K	36 days	—	N/A
21	Millry	$60K	74 days	1.0 mo	N/A
22	Vinegar Bend	$60K	days	—	N/A
23	Samson	$62K	48 days	3.0 mo	N/A
24	Brewton	$63K	199 days	11.5 mo	N/A
25	Ashville	$63K	10 days	9.0 mo	N/A
26	Cusseta	$64K	17 days	—	N/A
27	Movico	$65K	2 days	—	N/A
28	Stockton	$65K	1 days	4.0 mo	N/A
29	Tarrant	$67K	100 days	12.0 mo	N/A
30	Edgewater	$70K	165 days	1.5 mo	N/A
31	Pleasant Groves	$70K	409 days	1.0 mo	N/A
32	Clayton	$73K	9 days	1.0 mo	N/A
33	Hanceville	$75K	66 days	20.0 mo	N/A
34	Oakman	$75K	6 days	—	N/A
35	Aliceville	$76K	223 days	4.0 mo	N/A
36	Tibbie	$77K	81 days	—	N/A
37	Parrish	$77K	20 days	—	N/A
38	Brighton	$78K	9 days	3.0 mo	N/A
39	Brundidge	$80K	77 days	2.0 mo	N/A
40	Cordova	$80K	49 days	3.0 mo	N/A
41	Hartford	$80K	43 days	6.0 mo	N/A
42	Pisgah	$82K	105 days	3.0 mo	N/A
43	McDonald Chapel	$84K	96 days	2.0 mo	N/A
44	Wilton	$84K	69 days	2.0 mo	N/A
45	Ethelsville	$85K	97 days	—	N/A
46	Calvert	$90K	days	—	N/A
47	Chickasaw	$90K	46 days	2.4 mo	+18.1%
48	Macedonia	$95K	480 days	—	N/A
49	Selma	$101K	211 days	6.9 mo	+55.4%
50	Minor	$105K	99 days	1.3 mo	N/A
51	Eutaw	$105K	2 days	5.0 mo	N/A
52	Reeltown	$106K	31 days	—	N/A
53	Gadsden	$108K	82 days	7.6 mo	-23.2%
54	Hackneyville	$108K	616 days	—	N/A
55	Greensboro	$110K	105 days	4.0 mo	N/A
56	Kinston	$110K	371 days	2.0 mo	N/A
57	Coffee Springs	$111K	141 days	0.5 mo	N/A
58	West Blocton	$111K	41 days	1.0 mo	N/A
59	Mosses	$112K	125 days	2.0 mo	N/A
60	Five Points	$118K	25 days	1.0 mo	N/A
61	Brookside	$118K	47 days	2.0 mo	N/A
62	McIntosh	$120K	25 days	—	N/A
63	Haleburg	$120K	50 days	1.0 mo	N/A
64	Cherokee	$123K	63 days	3.0 mo	N/A
65	Elba	$123K	2 days	4.3 mo	N/A
66	Powell	$123K	44 days	—	N/A
67	Kellyton	$125K	72 days	1.0 mo	N/A
68	Hobson City	$125K	32 days	—	N/A
69	Woodstock	$125K	231 days	3.0 mo	N/A
70	Goodwater	$126K	51 days	1.0 mo	N/A
71	Clio	$128K	110 days	0.5 mo	N/A
72	Mount Vernon	$129K	125 days	4.0 mo	N/A
73	Anderson	$130K	98 days	—	N/A
74	Bristow Cove	$130K	114 days	—	N/A
75	Reform	$130K	72 days	2.5 mo	N/A
76	Rehobeth	$131K	304 days	7.5 mo	N/A
77	Grayson Valley	$132K	102 days	6.0 mo	N/A
78	Crossville	$135K	45 days	5.0 mo	N/A
79	Union Grove	$135K	72 days	1.0 mo	N/A
80	Cottonwood	$135K	142 days	3.0 mo	N/A
81	Fyffe	$135K	63 days	4.0 mo	N/A
82	Midfield	$135K	299 days	33.0 mo	N/A
83	Union	$135K	85 days	—	N/A
84	North Courtland	$137K	55 days	2.0 mo	N/A
85	Prichard	$137K	32 days	12.0 mo	N/A
86	Douglas	$138K	days	1.0 mo	N/A
87	Graysville	$138K	88 days	2.8 mo	N/A
88	Geneva	$139K	92 days	9.0 mo	N/A
89	Mignon	$139K	162 days	2.0 mo	N/A
90	Leroy	$140K	7 days	—	N/A
91	Gordon	$140K	177 days	—	N/A
92	Holt	$141K	143 days	2.0 mo	N/A
93	Courtland	$142K	55 days	1.5 mo	N/A
94	Columbia	$143K	95 days	2.0 mo	N/A
95	Nixburg	$144K	80 days	—	N/A
96	Mulga	$145K	42 days	4.0 mo	N/A
97	Piedmont	$145K	109 days	3.0 mo	N/A
98	Center Point	$145K	94 days	9.1 mo	+5.9%
99	Dutton	$145K	52 days	3.0 mo	N/A
100	Eunola	$145K	44 days	—	N/A

Affordable Housing in Alabama

Looking for affordable housing in Alabama? We've ranked 100 cities by median home price to help you find budget-friendly options. The most affordable city is Jacksons' Gap with a median price of $14K.

Tips for Finding Affordable Homes

Look at smaller cities: Often have lower prices than metro areas
Consider commute times: Suburbs may offer better value
Check market trends: Some affordable areas are appreciating quickly
Work with a local agent: They know hidden gems and upcoming areas

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the cheapest cities to buy a house in Alabama?

The most affordable cities in Alabama are listed above, ranked by median home price. These markets offer entry points significantly below the state average, making homeownership accessible for first-time buyers, investors, and those relocating on a budget.

Is it worth buying a cheap house in Alabama?

Affordable Alabama cities can offer excellent value, especially for long-term residents and investors. Key factors to evaluate include local job market strength, school quality, crime rates, and future development plans. A local agent can help you distinguish between genuine value and areas with underlying issues.

Why are some Alabama cities so much cheaper?

Lower home prices in certain Alabama cities reflect factors like smaller population size, distance from major metro areas, limited amenities, or economic transitions. However, many affordable cities offer strong quality of life, growing economies, and appreciation potential that makes them smart buying opportunities.

What salary do I need to buy a house in Alabama's cheapest cities?

In Alabama's most affordable markets, a household income of $40,000-$60,000 may be sufficient to qualify for a mortgage, depending on the specific price point and current interest rates. Use the 28% rule: your monthly housing payment shouldn't exceed 28% of gross monthly income. A local agent and lender can pre-qualify you.

Are cheap houses in Alabama a good investment?

Affordable properties can be excellent investments, especially in Alabama cities with growing populations and economies. Look for markets with rising employment, infrastructure investment, and limited new housing supply. These factors often precede price appreciation, turning today's affordable market into tomorrow's growing one.

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