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Anniston, AL

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Anniston.

Population: 28,165 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Anniston, AL is $107,672 — down 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $130,500 after a median 80 days on market. Typical rent runs $887/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, tornado, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$107,672

Median home value

-1.9%

1-year change

80

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$107,672
1-year appreciation
-1.9%
3-year appreciation
+1.2%
5-year appreciation
+0.8%
10-year appreciation
+21.7%
All-time peak (2014-05)
$186,398
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
$130,500
Median list price
$137,475
Median price per sqft
$86
1-year sale-price change
-9.4%
Median days on market
80 days
Homes sold (recent period)
35
For-sale inventory
85
Sale-to-list ratio
95.0%
Active listings
35
1-year forecast
-0.2%
New listings (monthly)
23

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

Rents

Typical rent
$887/mo
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
10
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Anniston City, Calhoun County, Oxford City
Schools include
Randolph Park Elementary School, Cobb Preparatory Academy, Wellborn Elementary School, Wellborn High School, Coldwater Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, tornado, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 78% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Anniston Army Depot (Southeast Industrial Area) (5.2 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)

Average annual temperature
64.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.9 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.1 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,512
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,173

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
8
Nearest national park
Freedom Riders National Monument (2 mi)
National parks include
Freedom Riders National Monument, Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Anniston Regional Airport (ANB) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Anniston Regional Airport (ANB) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
NORTHEAST ALABAMA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, CITIZENS BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
16
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)
+196 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,969
Housing built before 1970
45.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.6%
Median annual property tax
$447
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
59.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
32,303
Average weekly wage
$897
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
115

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

How it compares

AnnistonState medianUS median
Median home value$107,672$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$130,500$247,500$325,000
Median days on market80 days66 days51 days
Typical rent$887/mo$1,419/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$447$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 Anniston, AL?
$107,672.
What is the median sale price in Anniston, AL?
$130,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Anniston, AL?
Median days on market: 80 days.
What is typical rent in Anniston, AL?
Typical rent: $887/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Anniston, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, tornado, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Anniston, AL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Anniston, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 78% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Anniston, AL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Anniston, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Anniston, AL?
10 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Anniston, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 7.1/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Anniston, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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