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Laceys spring, AL

Laceys spring, AL.

Population: 5,556 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Laceys spring, AL is $230,098 — up 3.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $302,900 after a median 44 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$230,098

Median home value

+3.7%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$230,098
1-year appreciation
+3.7%
3-year appreciation
+11.4%
5-year appreciation
+14.1%
10-year appreciation
+68.4%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$231,668
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
$302,900
Median list price
$559,950
Median price per sqft
$155
1-year sale-price change
+10.1%
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
95.2%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
0.0%

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Laceys Spring Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Triana/Tennessee River (2.2 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)

Annual precipitation
61.8 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
259
Days with Moderate air quality
103
Highest AQI recorded (year)
140

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,539
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,315

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Russell Cave National Monument (55 mi)
National parks include
Russell Cave National Monument, Little River Canyon National Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Milton Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Redstone Army Air Field (HUA) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL, CRESTWOOD MEDICAL CENTER, UNITY PSYCHIATRIC CARE - HUNTSVILLE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
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)
+343 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
15.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.6%
Median annual property tax
$940
Households with broadband internet
51.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
44,303
Average weekly wage
$1,138
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
229

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

How it compares

Laceys springState medianUS median
Median home value$230,098$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$302,900$247,500$325,000
Median days on market44 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$940$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 Laceys spring, AL?
$230,098.
What is the median sale price in Laceys spring, AL?
$302,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Laceys spring, AL?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in Laceys spring, 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 Laceys spring, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave, earthquake.
Is Laceys spring, AL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Laceys spring, 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 Laceys spring, AL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Laceys spring, AL?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Triana/Tennessee River, 2.2 mi.
How many schools serve Laceys spring, AL?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Laceys spring, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Laceys spring, AL?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Laceys spring, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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