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Valley head, AL

Valley head, AL.

Population: 3,330 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Valley head, AL is $240,187 — up 4.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $382,500 after a median 179 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$240,187

Median home value

+4.9%

1-year change

179

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$240,187
1-year appreciation
+4.9%
3-year appreciation
+9.6%
5-year appreciation
+19.7%
10-year appreciation
+86.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$240,187
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
$382,500
Median list price
$450,000
Median price per sqft
$123
1-year sale-price change
+130.4%
Median days on market
179 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
16
Sale-to-list ratio
95.9%
Active listings
14
New listings (monthly)
3

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
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Valley Head High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 73% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
87.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Mathis Brothers Landfill (South Marble Top Road) (18.7 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
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
212
Days with Moderate air quality
151
Highest AQI recorded (year)
133

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,294
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,521

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Little River Canyon National Preserve (14 mi)
National parks include
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Russell Cave National Monument, Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Cloudmont Airpark (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Richard B Russell Airport (RMG) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
DEKALB REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
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)
+235 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
23.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.5%
Median annual property tax
$311
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
65.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
19,268
Average weekly wage
$954
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
36

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

How it compares

Valley headState medianUS median
Median home value$240,187$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$382,500$247,500$325,000
Median days on market179 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$311$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 Valley head, AL?
$240,187.
What is the median sale price in Valley head, AL?
$382,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Valley head, AL?
Median days on market: 179 days.
What is typical rent in Valley head, 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 Valley head, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Valley head, AL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Valley head, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 73% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Valley head, AL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Valley head, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Valley head, AL?
1 schools (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Valley head, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 2.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Valley head, AL?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Valley head, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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