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Trafford, AL

Trafford, AL.

Population: 2,703 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Trafford, AL is $187,721 — up 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $241,500 after a median 101.5 days on market. 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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$187,721

Median home value

+1.8%

1-year change

101.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$187,721
1-year appreciation
+1.8%
3-year appreciation
+0.6%
5-year appreciation
+13.4%
10-year appreciation
+64.8%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$187,843
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
$241,500
Median list price
$189,000
Median price per sqft
$144
1-year sale-price change
+36.1%
Median days on market
101.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
0.0%
New listings (monthly)
4

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)

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) (11.4 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
58.9 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
3.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
19,050
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,666

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (24 mi)
National parks include
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument, Freedom Riders National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Turkey Creek Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
ST. VINCENT'S EAST, ST VINCENTS BLOUNT
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
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)
+153 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
24.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.2%
Median annual property tax
$347
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
41.2%

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

TraffordState medianUS median
Median home value$187,721$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$241,500$247,500$325,000
Median days on market102 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$347$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 Trafford, AL?
$187,721.
What is the median sale price in Trafford, AL?
$241,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Trafford, AL?
Median days on market: 101.5 days.
What is typical rent in Trafford, 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 Trafford, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: tornado, lightning, strongWind.
Is Trafford, AL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Trafford, 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 Trafford, AL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Trafford, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Trafford, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 3.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Trafford, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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