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Langston, AL

Langston, AL.

Population: 466 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Langston, AL is $285,573 — up 7.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $350,000 after a median 178 days on market. 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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$285,573

Median home value

+7.8%

1-year change

178

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$285,573
1-year appreciation
+7.8%
3-year appreciation
+15.4%
5-year appreciation
+26.7%
10-year appreciation
+69.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$285,573
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
$350,000
Median list price
$589,500
Median price per sqft
$251
1-year sale-price change
+75.9%
Median days on market
178 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
12
Sale-to-list ratio
94.2%
Active listings
12
1-year forecast
+0.8%
New listings (monthly)
3

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

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 64% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
83.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 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)

Average annual temperature
60.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.1 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Russell Cave National Monument (20 mi)
National parks include
Russell Cave National Monument, Little River Canyon National Preserve, Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Scottsboro Municipal Word Field (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+246 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
11.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
42.4%
Median annual property tax
$571
Households with broadband internet
31.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
33,655
Average weekly wage
$868
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
110

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

How it compares

LangstonState medianUS median
Median home value$285,573$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$350,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market178 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$571$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 Langston, AL?
$285,573.
What is the median sale price in Langston, AL?
$350,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Langston, AL?
Median days on market: 178 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Langston, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave, heatWave.
What is the wildfire risk in Langston, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 64% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Langston, AL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Langston, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in Langston, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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