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Oneonta, AL

Oneonta, AL.

Population: 16,170 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Oneonta, AL is $229,524 — up 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $279,000 after a median 80 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with tornado, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$229,524

Median home value

+0.3%

1-year change

80

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$229,524
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
-0.2%
5-year appreciation
+9.6%
10-year appreciation
+51.9%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$235,902
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
$279,000
Median list price
$309,450
Median price per sqft
$123
1-year sale-price change
+5.3%
Median days on market
80 days
Homes sold (recent period)
33
For-sale inventory
63
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
44
1-year forecast
+0.2%
New listings (monthly)
14

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$810/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$900/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,020/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,280/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,430/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
5
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Blount County, Oneonta City
Schools include
Appalachian School, Allgood Alternative School, Oneonta Elementary School, Oneonta High School, Oneonta Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
tornado, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 65% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
91.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Interstate Lead Co. (ILCO) (20.2 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
59.4 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)
9,074
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,616

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (36 mi)
National parks include
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument, Freedom Riders National Monument, Little River Canyon National Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Robbins Field (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ST VINCENTS BLOUNT
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)
+153 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
30.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.5%
Median annual property tax
$625
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
56.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,734
Average weekly wage
$839
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
17

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

How it compares

OneontaState medianUS median
Median home value$229,524$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$279,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market80 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$625$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 Oneonta, AL?
$229,524.
What is the median sale price in Oneonta, AL?
$279,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Oneonta, AL?
Median days on market: 80 days.
What is typical rent in Oneonta, AL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,020/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Oneonta, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: tornado, lightning, strongWind.
Is Oneonta, AL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Oneonta, 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 Oneonta, AL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Oneonta, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Oneonta, AL?
5 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Oneonta, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Oneonta, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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