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Jasper, AL

Jasper, AL.

Population: 9,927 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Jasper, AL is $153,278 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $178,500 after a median 56 days on market. Typical rent runs $823/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, tornado, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$153,278

Median home value

+2.5%

1-year change

56

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$153,278
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+1.8%
5-year appreciation
+12.1%
10-year appreciation
+59.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$153,278
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
$178,500
Median list price
$234,450
Median price per sqft
$127
1-year sale-price change
-7.3%
Median days on market
56 days
Homes sold (recent period)
34
For-sale inventory
44
Sale-to-list ratio
93.3%
Active listings
40
New listings (monthly)
10

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

Rents

Typical rent
$823/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
7
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Jasper City, Walker County
Schools include
Maddox Intermediate School, Memorial Park Elementary School, T R Simmons Elementary School, Jasper High School, Jasper Junior High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, tornado, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 65% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
88.2%
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)

Annual precipitation
65.7 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
8.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,660
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,578

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (35 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
4
Nearest airport
Walker County Airport Bevill Field (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) (36 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
CALLAHAN EYE HOSPITAL, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL, BIRMINGHAM VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
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)
+29 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
42.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.6%
Median annual property tax
$444
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
57.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,428
Average weekly wage
$908
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
38

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

How it compares

JasperState medianUS median
Median home value$153,278$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$178,500$247,500$325,000
Median days on market56 days66 days51 days
Typical rent$823/mo$1,419/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$444$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 Jasper, AL?
$153,278.
What is the median sale price in Jasper, AL?
$178,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Jasper, AL?
Median days on market: 56 days.
What is typical rent in Jasper, AL?
Typical rent: $823/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Jasper, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, tornado, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding.
Is Jasper, AL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Jasper, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 65% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Jasper, AL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Jasper, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Jasper, AL?
7 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Jasper, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 8.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Jasper, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Jasper

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