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Killen, AL

Killen, AL.

Population: 13,960 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Killen, AL is $277,758 — up 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $322,500 after a median 34 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,000/month. 3 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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$277,758

Median home value

+1.3%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$277,758
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+4.7%
5-year appreciation
+29.6%
10-year appreciation
+73.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$277,758
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
$322,500
Median list price
$364,900
Median price per sqft
$170
1-year sale-price change
+5.7%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
58
For-sale inventory
87
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
77
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
76 days
New listings (monthly)
21

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,000/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Schools include
Allen Thornton Career Technical Center, Brooks High School, Brooks 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, tornado, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
73.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Murray-Ohio Dump (23.8 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
61.0°F
Average high
72.7°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
56.6 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
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,309
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,917

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Shiloh National Military Park (50 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Wilson Creek Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
NORTH ALABAMA MEDICAL CENTER, HELEN KELLER HOSPITAL, NORTH ALABAMA SHOALS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
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)
+189 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
22.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.0%
Median annual property tax
$773
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
51.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
25,461
Average weekly wage
$836
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
80

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

How it compares

KillenState medianUS median
Median home value$277,758$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$322,500$247,500$325,000
Median days on market34 days66 days51 days
Typical rent$1,000/mo$1,419/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$773$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 Killen, AL?
$277,758.
What is the median sale price in Killen, AL?
$322,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Killen, AL?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in Killen, AL?
Typical rent: $1,000/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Killen, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado, earthquake.
Is Killen, AL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Killen, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 43% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Killen, AL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Killen, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Killen, AL?
3 schools (1 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Killen, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Killen, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Killen

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