Investor-grade market analytics for Birmingham-Hoover, Alabama. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through July 2026.
$263,665
+2.2% year-over-year
6.6%
gross annual
+2.2%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
+2.2% year-over-year
34/100
LowNet migration: Bottom 11% nationally
In-migrants avg $62,391 AGI vs out-migrants $69,481
Opportunity Zone Market
22 ZIP codes in Birmingham-Hoover are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →
Birmingham-Hoover, AL shows steady growth at 2.2% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.79x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (34/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 6.63% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.
12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)
Birmingham-Hoover, AL's primary climate exposure is tornadoes (67/100). The composite climate risk score of 34/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
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