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Carrollton, AL

Carrollton, AL.

Population: 3,309 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Carrollton, AL is $138,033 — down 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $445,000 after a median 210 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with heatwave, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$138,033

Median home value

-0.6%

1-year change

210

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$138,033
1-year appreciation
-0.6%
3-year appreciation
-3.1%
5-year appreciation
-0.5%
10-year appreciation
+31.7%
All-time peak (2022-01)
$142,829
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
$445,000
Median list price
$238,000
Median price per sqft
$105
1-year sale-price change
+584.6%
Median days on market
210 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
11
Sale-to-list ratio
102.3%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
-1.7%

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
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Ladow Technical Center

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
heatWave, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 41% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
89.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp - Columbus (23 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
60.1 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
2.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,040
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,726

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
George Downer Airport (AIV) (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) (29 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
BMH-GOLDEN TRIANGLE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-35 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
22.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.7%
Median annual property tax
$315
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
34.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,706
Average weekly wage
$874
Top industries (by employment)
Other Services, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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

How it compares

CarrolltonState medianUS median
Median home value$138,033$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$445,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market210 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$315$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 Carrollton, AL?
$138,033.
What is the median sale price in Carrollton, AL?
$445,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Carrollton, AL?
Median days on market: 210 days.
What is typical rent in Carrollton, AL?
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 Carrollton, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heatWave, lightning, tornado.
Is Carrollton, AL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Carrollton, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 41% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Carrollton, AL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Carrollton, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Carrollton, AL?
1 schools (1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Carrollton, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 2.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Carrollton, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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