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Montevallo, AL — ZIP 35115

Population: 17,610 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 35115 (Montevallo, AL) is $249,203 — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $270,000 after a median 45.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,699/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, tornado, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$249,203

Median home value

+3.1%

1-year change

45.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$249,203
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+1.9%
5-year appreciation
+14.6%
10-year appreciation
+62.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$249,203
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$270,000
Median list price
$299,900
Median price per sqft
$157
1-year sale-price change
+12.8%
Median days on market
45.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
33
For-sale inventory
67
Sale-to-list ratio
97.4%
Active listings
56
1-year forecast
+0.5%
New listings (monthly)
20

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,699/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$810/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$900/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,020/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,280/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,430/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
Montevallo Elementary School, Montevallo High School, Montevallo Middle School, Calera Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, tornado, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 70% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
57.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
60.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
207
Days with Moderate air quality
34
Highest AQI recorded (year)
108

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
21,543
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
17,905

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (26 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Flying X Ranch Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Shelby County Airport (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
SHELBY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER, BIBB MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+661 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Housing built before 1970
17.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.4%
Median annual property tax
$690
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
73.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
76,661
Average weekly wage
$1,271
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Finance & Insurance, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
954

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 35115State medianUS median
Median home value$249,203$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$270,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market46 days66 days51 days
Typical rent$1,699/mo$1,419/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$690$514$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 35115?
$249,203.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 35115?
$270,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 35115?
Median days on market: 45.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 35115?
Typical rent: $1,699/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 35115?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, tornado, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm.
Is ZIP 35115 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 35115?
Risk to homes is higher than 70% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 35115?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 35115?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 35115?
4 schools (1 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 35115 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 35115?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 35115?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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