Walker County, AL home prices

Walker County, AL: the typical home is worth $130,396 as of 2026-05, up +1.0% over the past year and +53.1% since 2000. Listings run about $142/sq ft…

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

1986: $53,150 → 2026: $130,396 (2.5×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $130,396, homes in Walker County sit 29% below the Alabama median ($182,858) and 44% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #63 of 67 Alabama counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.0% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 67 days on the market, with 21% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.3× 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 ~45% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$644/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,216/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Winston County, AL ($207,362) · Fayette County, AL ($146,230) · Jefferson County, AL ($218,078) · Cullman County, AL ($258,586) · Tuscaloosa County, AL ($231,695) · Marion County, AL ($160,735)