Jefferson County, AL home prices

Jefferson County, AL: the typical home is worth $218,078 as of 2026-05, up +1.3% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $143/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $33,627 → 2026: $218,078 (6.5×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $218,078, homes in Jefferson County sit 19% above the Alabama median ($182,858) and 7% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #21 of 67 Alabama counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.3% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 57 days on the market, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.4× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~18% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$1,076/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,391/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Shelby County, AL ($361,182) · Walker County, AL ($130,396) · Blount County, AL ($233,814) · Saint Clair County, AL ($275,725) · Bibb County, AL ($219,896) · Cullman County, AL ($258,586)