Arab, AL 35016 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Arab, AL—35016

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$236,000

0.7% YoY Growth

Household Income

$60,900

38.9% YoY Growth

Days on Market

20.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.3%

Median Rent

$1,150

8.6% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$525

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$1,100

55.4% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,400

10.1% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Arab, AL

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Arab, AL is $236,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.7%. This indicates that home prices in Arab, AL are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.3%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$236,000	-0.7%
Single Family	$236,000	-0.4%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Arab, AL

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Arab, AL is $1,170, with a year-over-year rent change of -8.6%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Arab, AL is 1-bedrooms: $625, 2-bedrooms: $1,080, 3-bedrooms: $1,420. The most common rental property sizes in Arab, AL are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 41.9% and 32.7% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,150	$1,170
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$525	$625
2 Bed Rent	$1,100	$1,080
3 Bed Rent	$1,400	$1,420
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

2.1%

1 Bedroom

10.5%

2 Bedrooms

32.7%

3 Bedrooms

41.9%

4 Bedrooms

12.3%

5+ Bedrooms

0.4%

Property Listings — Arab, AL

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Arab, AL is 83. This is a increase of 28.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 22.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$311,000	8.0%
Listing Count	102	-9.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.7%	-9.0%
Days on Market	82	20.0%

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Demographics — Arab, AL

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Arab, AL has a population of 17,400, which has increased by 8.2% over the past 5 years. Arab, AL is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.8% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 22.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 7.4% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	17,400	8.2%
% Under 18	24.8%	15.3%
% Seniors	20.3%	-1.9%
% WFH	7.4%	89.7%
% w/ College Degree	22.0%	0.9%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Arab, AL is a predominantly white area, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 6.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Arab, AL is hispanic, making up 5.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.0% of the population in Arab, AL, and this percentage has increased by 33.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	89.2%	-6.4%
% Black	0.7%	75.0%
% Hispanic	5.2%	205.9%
% Asian	1.5%	25.0%
% Foreign Born	2.0%	33.3%

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Mortgage and Risk — Arab, AL

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 479 mortgage originations in Arab, AL, of which 65.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 69.0%, with 38.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Arab, AL. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 11.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	479
% Conventional Loans	65.0%
% Government Loans	35.0%
% Investor Loans	4.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	11.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Arab, AL

Arab, AL lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	263
Total Units Section 8	158
% Rentals under Section 8	9.8%
% Occupied Section 8	88.3%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$475	$525	$1,000
2 Bedroom	$30	$1,100	$1,130
3 Bedroom	$20	$1,400	$1,420
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,580

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Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Arab, AL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Arab, AL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Arab, AL

Demographics — Arab, AL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Arab, AL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Arab, AL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Arab, AL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Arab, AL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Joppa, AL

Union Grove, AL

Baileyton, AL

Holly Pond, AL

Guntersville, AL

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.7
Median Home Price	$236,000
Median Household Income	$60,900

Arab, AL—35016

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Arab, AL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Arab, AL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Arab, AL

Demographics — Arab, AL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Arab, AL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Arab, AL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Arab, AL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Arab, AL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Joppa, AL

Union Grove, AL

Baileyton, AL

Holly Pond, AL

Guntersville, AL

Frequently Asked Questions

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