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Wetumpka, AL

Wetumpka, AL.

Population: 22,242 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Wetumpka, AL is $236,140 — up 5.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $266,650 after a median 55 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,322/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, heatwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$236,140

Median home value

+5.9%

1-year change

55

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$236,140
1-year appreciation
+5.9%
3-year appreciation
+12.9%
5-year appreciation
+30.9%
10-year appreciation
+70.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$236,140
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
$266,650
Median list price
$291,799
Median price per sqft
$154
1-year sale-price change
+11.0%
Median days on market
55 days
Homes sold (recent period)
66
For-sale inventory
69
Sale-to-list ratio
97.1%
Active listings
73
1-year forecast
+1.5%
Days to pending
35 days
New listings (monthly)
27

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,322/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$810/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$820/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$960/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,450/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
6
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
JF Ingram State Technical College, Elmore County
Schools include
Tutwiler Prison, Wetumpka Middle School, Wetumpka Elementary School, Wetumpka High School, Elmore County Technical Center

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, heatWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 65% 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
T.H. Agriculture & Nutrition Co. (Montgomery Plant) (19.7 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
57.5 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
221
Days with Moderate air quality
17
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,521
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,279

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site (32 mi)
National parks include
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Big Sky Farms Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Maxwell Air Force Base (MXF) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ELMORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+248 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,994
Housing built before 1970
18.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
40.0%
Median annual property tax
$571
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
77.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,218
Average weekly wage
$829
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
98

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

How it compares

WetumpkaState medianUS median
Median home value$236,140$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$266,650$247,500$325,000
Median days on market55 days66 days51 days
Typical rent$1,322/mo$1,419/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$571$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 Wetumpka, AL?
$236,140.
What is the median sale price in Wetumpka, AL?
$266,650.
How long do homes take to sell in Wetumpka, AL?
Median days on market: 55 days.
What is typical rent in Wetumpka, AL?
Typical rent: $1,322/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wetumpka, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, heatWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado.
Is Wetumpka, AL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Wetumpka, 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 Wetumpka, AL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wetumpka, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Wetumpka, AL?
6 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Wetumpka, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 3.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Wetumpka, AL?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Wetumpka, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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