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Somerville, AL — ZIP 35670

Population: 7,760 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 35670 (Somerville, AL) is $233,213 — up 2.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $286,500 after a median 53.5 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$233,213

Median home value

+2.9%

1-year change

53.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$233,213
1-year appreciation
+2.9%
3-year appreciation
+4.5%
5-year appreciation
+8.4%
10-year appreciation
+58.6%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$235,785
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
$286,500
Median list price
$299,900
Median price per sqft
$168
1-year sale-price change
+30.2%
Median days on market
53.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
22
For-sale inventory
22
Sale-to-list ratio
97.7%
Active listings
23
1-year forecast
+0.1%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$694/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$867/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,048/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,362/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,571/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
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Schools include
Cotaco School, Union Hill School, Morgan County Schools Technology Park, Albert P Brewer High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Triana/Tennessee River (6.4 mi)
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
63.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
259
Days with Moderate air quality
103
Highest AQI recorded (year)
140

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,301
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,734

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
McCall Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Huntsville International Airport (HSV) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
DECATUR MORGAN HOSPITAL - DECATUR CAMPUS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+343 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
18.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.7%
Median annual property tax
$585
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
56.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
44,303
Average weekly wage
$1,138
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
229

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

How it compares

ZIP 35670State medianUS median
Median home value$233,213$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$286,500$247,500$325,000
Median days on market54 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$585$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 35670?
$233,213.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 35670?
$286,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 35670?
Median days on market: 53.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 35670?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,048/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 35670?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave, earthquake.
Is ZIP 35670 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 35670?
Risk to homes is higher than 43% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 35670?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 35670?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 35670?
4 schools (2 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 35670 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 35670?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 35670?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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