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Pell city, AL

Pell city, AL.

Population: 11,279 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Pell city, AL is $234,614 — up 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $289,900 after a median 59 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,302/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with tornado, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$234,614

Median home value

+3.6%

1-year change

59

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$234,614
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+4.5%
5-year appreciation
+12.3%
10-year appreciation
+61.9%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$236,655
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
$289,900
Median list price
$269,900
Median price per sqft
$156
1-year sale-price change
+26.1%
Median days on market
59 days
Homes sold (recent period)
23
For-sale inventory
33
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
34
1-year forecast
+0.5%
New listings (monthly)
11

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,302/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$920/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,040/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,140/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,430/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,620/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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Eden Elementary School, Duran Junior High School, Iola Roberts Elementary School, Pell City High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
tornado, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 71% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
83.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Alabama Plating Company, Inc. (17.5 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
58.3 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
9.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
20,102
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,717

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Freedom Riders National Monument (22 mi)
National parks include
Freedom Riders National Monument, Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument, Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
St Clair County Airport (PLR) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Anniston Regional Airport (ANB) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S ST CLAIR
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+764 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
22.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.6%
Median annual property tax
$504
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
68.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,991
Average weekly wage
$953
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
535

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

How it compares

Pell cityState medianUS median
Median home value$234,614$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$289,900$247,500$325,000
Median days on market59 days66 days51 days
Typical rent$1,302/mo$1,419/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$504$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 Pell city, AL?
$234,614.
What is the median sale price in Pell city, AL?
$289,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Pell city, AL?
Median days on market: 59 days.
What is typical rent in Pell city, AL?
Typical rent: $1,302/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Pell city, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: tornado, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Pell city, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 71% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Pell city, AL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Pell city, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Pell city, AL?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Pell city, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 9.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Pell city, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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