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Samson, AL

Samson, AL.

Population: 4,610 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Samson, AL is $155,350 — up 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $145,000 after a median 209 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively 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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$155,350

Median home value

+3.2%

1-year change

209

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$155,350
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
-2.3%
5-year appreciation
+12.9%
10-year appreciation
+32.6%
All-time peak (2023-06)
$159,812
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
$145,000
Median list price
$265,000
Median price per sqft
$52
1-year sale-price change
+18.3%
Median days on market
209 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
12
Sale-to-list ratio
77.9%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+1.1%

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Samson High School, Samson Elementary School, Samson Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hurricane, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 50% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
79.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 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
68.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
57.0°F
Annual precipitation
58.9 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,494
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,039

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Logan Field (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cairns AAF (Fort Rucker) Air Field (OZR) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
MEDICAL CENTER ENTERPRISE, WIREGRASS MEDICAL CENTER, WIREGRASS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+162 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
32.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.4%
Median annual property tax
$288
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
45.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,046
Average weekly wage
$780
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Administrative Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
7

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

How it compares

SamsonState medianUS median
Median home value$155,350$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$145,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market209 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$288$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 Samson, AL?
$155,350.
What is the median sale price in Samson, AL?
$145,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Samson, AL?
Median days on market: 209 days.
What is typical rent in Samson, 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 Samson, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane, lightning.
Is Samson, AL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Samson, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 50% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Samson, AL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Samson, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Samson, AL?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Samson, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Samson, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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