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Headland, AL

Headland, AL.

Population: 8,689 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Headland, AL is $234,731 — down 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $309,900 after a median 78 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$234,731

Median home value

-0.2%

1-year change

78

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$234,731
1-year appreciation
-0.2%
3-year appreciation
+6.2%
5-year appreciation
+21.3%
10-year appreciation
+55.5%
All-time peak (2025-04)
$235,417
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
$309,900
Median list price
$277,900
Median price per sqft
$155
1-year sale-price change
+15.3%
Median days on market
78 days
Homes sold (recent period)
28
For-sale inventory
46
Sale-to-list ratio
97.3%
Active listings
52
1-year forecast
+1.3%
New listings (monthly)
11

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
Headland Elementary School, Headland High School, Headland Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hurricane, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 44% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
79.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
American Brass (6.2 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
67.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
55.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.0 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,939
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,681

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Headland Municipal Airport (0 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
SOUTHEAST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, DALE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+84 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
26.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.8%
Median annual property tax
$667
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
57.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,180
Average weekly wage
$1,044
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
70

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

How it compares

HeadlandState medianUS median
Median home value$234,731$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$309,900$247,500$325,000
Median days on market78 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$667$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 Headland, AL?
$234,731.
What is the median sale price in Headland, AL?
$309,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Headland, AL?
Median days on market: 78 days.
What is typical rent in Headland, 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 Headland, AL?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane, lightning, tornado.
Is Headland, AL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Headland, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 44% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Headland, AL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Headland, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Headland, AL?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Headland, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Headland, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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