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Adger, AL

Adger, AL.

Population: 3,894 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Adger, AL is $138,438 — up 3.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $230,000 after a median 62 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, 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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$138,438

Median home value

+3.4%

1-year change

62

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$138,438
1-year appreciation
+3.4%
3-year appreciation
+0.2%
5-year appreciation
+8.4%
10-year appreciation
+61.0%
All-time peak (2022-10)
$140,831
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
$230,000
Median list price
$220,000
Median price per sqft
$136
1-year sale-price change
+0.9%
Median days on market
62 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
16
Sale-to-list ratio
90.2%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
+0.2%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, tornado, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 62% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.8%
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
54.9 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
61
Days with Good air quality
73
Days with Moderate air quality
272
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
255

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,391
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,977

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (24 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Bessemer Airport (18 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tuscaloosa National Airport (TCL) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
PRINCETON BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER, TUSCALOOSA VA MEDICAL CENTER, BRYCE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,860 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
42.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.4%
Median annual property tax
$702
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
68.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
302,417
Average weekly wage
$1,330
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,338

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

How it compares

AdgerState medianUS median
Median home value$138,438$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$230,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market62 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$702$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 Adger, AL?
$138,438.
What is the median sale price in Adger, AL?
$230,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Adger, AL?
Median days on market: 62 days.
What is typical rent in Adger, AL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,020/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Adger, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, tornado, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm.
Is Adger, AL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Adger, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 62% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Adger, AL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Adger, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Adger, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 3.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Adger, AL?
Moderate. Median AQI: 61. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Adger, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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