Cherokee County, AL home prices
Cherokee County, AL: the typical home is worth $228,938 as of 2026-05, up +0.9% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $234/sq ft…
Cherokee County is flat and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1998: $110,067 → 2026: $228,938 (2.1×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $228,938, homes in Cherokee County sit 25% above the Alabama median ($182,858) and 2% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #16 of 67 Alabama counties by price.
Prices are holding steady (+0.9% in the last year) — a balanced market.
Homes here take a while to sell — a median 74 days on the market, with 18% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 4.1× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).
Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.
Home value history
Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →
Nearby counties
Etowah County, AL ($184,703) · Calhoun County, AL ($170,650) · Polk County, GA ($224,170) · De Kalb County, AL ($215,342) · Floyd County, GA ($235,330) · Cleburne County, AL ($237,064)
Frequently asked questions
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How fast do homes sell in Cherokee County?
| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2010 | $114,161 |
| 2011 | $112,671 |
| 2012 | $108,688 |
| 2013 | $118,446 |
| 2014 | $124,582 |
| 2015 | $126,423 |
| 2016 | $133,451 |
| 2017 | $140,995 |
| 2018 | $149,004 |
| 2019 | $153,857 |
| 2020 | $165,033 |
| 2021 | $183,021 |
| 2022 | $214,671 |
| 2023 | $213,976 |
| 2024 | $213,708 |
| 2025 | $225,613 |
| 2026 | $227,654 |