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Cullman, AL

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Cullman.

Population: 37,845 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Cullman, AL is $268,603 — up 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $266,375 after a median 45 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,450/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$268,603

Median home value

+3.9%

1-year change

45

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$268,603
1-year appreciation
+3.9%
3-year appreciation
+8.6%
5-year appreciation
+25.9%
10-year appreciation
+73.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$268,603
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
$266,375
Median list price
$344,900
Median price per sqft
$149
1-year sale-price change
+20.5%
Median days on market
45 days
Homes sold (recent period)
21
For-sale inventory
247
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
33
1-year forecast
+0.6%
Days to pending
91 days
New listings (monthly)
49

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,450/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
15
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
5
School districts serving the area
Cullman City, Cullman County
Schools include
Cullman City Primary School, Cullman Middle School, Cullman High School, East Elementary School, West Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, lightning, strongWind, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 63% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
82.5%
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)

Average annual temperature
60.5°F
Average high
71.5°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
59.3 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
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,660
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,259

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (44 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Mount Aero Lake Farm Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Huntsville International Airport (HSV) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
SANCTUARY AT THE WOODLANDS, THE, CULLMAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
16
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)
+515 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
27.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.6%
Median annual property tax
$621
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
70.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
26,256
Average weekly wage
$965
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
165

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

How it compares

CullmanState medianUS median
Median home value$268,603$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$266,375$247,500$325,000
Median days on market45 days66 days51 days
Typical rent$1,450/mo$1,419/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$621$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 Cullman, AL?
$268,603.
What is the median sale price in Cullman, AL?
$266,375.
How long do homes take to sell in Cullman, AL?
Median days on market: 45 days.
What is typical rent in Cullman, AL?
Typical rent: $1,450/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cullman, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning, strongWind, heatWave, iceStorm.
Is Cullman, AL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Cullman, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 63% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cullman, AL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cullman, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cullman, AL?
15 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Cullman, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Cullman, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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