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Elberta, AL

Elberta, AL.

Population: 7,409 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Elberta, AL is $356,034 — down 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $421,245 after a median 80.5 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$356,034

Median home value

-1.6%

1-year change

80.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$356,034
1-year appreciation
-1.6%
3-year appreciation
+1.4%
5-year appreciation
+15.5%
10-year appreciation
+108.4%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$365,850
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
$421,245
Median list price
$467,450
Median price per sqft
$219
1-year sale-price change
+13.9%
Median days on market
80.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
34
For-sale inventory
78
Sale-to-list ratio
96.6%
Active listings
53
1-year forecast
+0.4%
New listings (monthly)
15

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Elberta High School, Elberta Elementary School, Elberta Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, coastalFlooding, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 82% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
65.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Pensacola Naval Air Station (16.6 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
64.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°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
236
Days with Moderate air quality
111
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,659
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,278

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Gulf Islands National Seashore (20 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
Perdido Winds Airpark (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field (NPA) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
BALDWIN HEALTH, THOMAS HOSPITAL, SACRED HEART HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
28
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+2,684 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Housing built before 1970
12.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.3%
Median annual property tax
$668
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
61.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
71,867
Average weekly wage
$929
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,298

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

How it compares

ElbertaState medianUS median
Median home value$356,034$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$421,245$247,500$325,000
Median days on market81 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$668$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 Elberta, AL?
$356,034.
What is the median sale price in Elberta, AL?
$421,245.
How long do homes take to sell in Elberta, AL?
Median days on market: 80.5 days.
What is typical rent in Elberta, 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 Elberta, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, coastalFlooding, strongWind, tornado.
Is Elberta, AL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Elberta, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 82% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Elberta, AL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Elberta, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Elberta, AL?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Elberta, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Elberta, AL?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Elberta, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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