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Newville, AL

Newville, AL.

Population: 2,158 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Newville, AL is $166,342 — up 4.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $188,000 after a median 150 days on market. 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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$166,342

Median home value

+4.3%

1-year change

150

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$166,342
1-year appreciation
+4.3%
3-year appreciation
-0.4%
5-year appreciation
+6.8%
10-year appreciation
+52.0%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$168,688
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
$188,000
Median list price
$439,900
Median price per sqft
$93
1-year sale-price change
+20.5%
Median days on market
150 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
4
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+1.9%

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)
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
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 (6.4 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
55.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Headland Municipal Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) (8 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
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 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
1,979
Housing built before 1970
35.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.1%
Median annual property tax
$363
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
46.4%

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

NewvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$166,342$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$188,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market150 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$363$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 Newville, AL?
$166,342.
What is the median sale price in Newville, AL?
$188,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Newville, AL?
Median days on market: 150 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Newville, AL?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane, lightning, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Newville, 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 Newville, AL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Newville, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in Newville, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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