McDonald Chapel, AL 35224 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

McDonald Chapel, AL—35224

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$68,000

4.6% YoY Growth

Household Income

$46,400

34.7% YoY Growth

Days on Market

19.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

-1.1%

Median Rent

$1,180

5.4% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$850

4.2% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,100

3.6% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — McDonald Chapel, AL

As of Dec '25, the median home price in McDonald Chapel, AL is $68,000, with a year-over-year change of -4.6%. This indicates that home prices in McDonald Chapel, AL are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.1%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$68,000	-4.6%
Single Family	$68,000	-5.6%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — McDonald Chapel, AL

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in McDonald Chapel, AL is $1,170, with a year-over-year rent change of 5.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in McDonald Chapel, AL is 2-bedrooms: $925, 3-bedrooms: $1,140, 4-bedrooms: $1,280. The most common rental property sizes in McDonald Chapel, AL are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 50.6% and 43.6% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,180	$1,170
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	$850	$925
3 Bed Rent	$1,100	$1,140
4 Bed Rent	$1,250	$1,280

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

2.0%

2 Bedrooms

43.6%

3 Bedrooms

50.6%

4 Bedrooms

3.8%

Property Listings — McDonald Chapel, AL

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in McDonald Chapel, AL is 58. This is a decrease of -9.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 20.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$76,000	-16.0%
Listing Count	37	36.0%
Listings as % of Homes	1.5%	36.0%
Days on Market	74	-19.0%

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Demographics — McDonald Chapel, AL

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, McDonald Chapel, AL has a population of 5,410, which has increased by 4.7% over the past 5 years. McDonald Chapel, AL is a popular place for families, as children make up 29.1% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 10.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 6.6% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	5,410	4.7%
% Under 18	29.1%	32.9%
% Seniors	12.3%	3.4%
% WFH	6.6%	∞%
% w/ College Degree	10.6%	5.0%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, McDonald Chapel, AL is a predominantly black area, with 69.2% of the population identifying as black. The black population has grown by 12.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in McDonald Chapel, AL is white, making up 21.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.5% of the population in McDonald Chapel, AL, and this percentage has increased by 66.7% 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	21.9%	-40.3%
% Black	69.2%	12.0%
% Hispanic	3.1%	675.0%
% Asian	0.0%	-100.0%
% Foreign Born	1.5%	66.7%

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Mortgage and Risk — McDonald Chapel, AL

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 73 mortgage originations in McDonald Chapel, AL, of which 66.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 73.0%, with 32.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in McDonald Chapel, AL. Investor activity is high, as 22.0% of loans were by investors. 14.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	73
% Conventional Loans	66.0%
% Government Loans	34.0%
% Investor Loans	22.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	14.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — McDonald Chapel, AL

McDonald Chapel, AL lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	171
Total Units Section 8	171
% Rentals under Section 8	20.2%
% Occupied Section 8	87.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,000
2 Bedroom	$280	$850	$1,130
3 Bedroom	$320	$1,100	$1,420
4 Bedroom	$330	$1,250	$1,580

McDonald Chapel, AL—35224

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — McDonald Chapel, AL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — McDonald Chapel, AL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — McDonald Chapel, AL

Demographics — McDonald Chapel, AL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — McDonald Chapel, AL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — McDonald Chapel, AL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — McDonald Chapel, AL

Home Price to Income Ratio

McDonald Chapel, AL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Docena

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Helena, Birmingham, AL

Irondale, Birmingham, AL

Fairfield, AL

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	1.5
Median Home Price	$68,000
Median Household Income	$46,400

McDonald Chapel, AL—35224

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — McDonald Chapel, AL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — McDonald Chapel, AL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — McDonald Chapel, AL

Demographics — McDonald Chapel, AL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — McDonald Chapel, AL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — McDonald Chapel, AL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — McDonald Chapel, AL

Home Price to Income Ratio

McDonald Chapel, AL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Docena

Pleasant Grove, AL

Helena, Birmingham, AL

Irondale, Birmingham, AL

Fairfield, AL

Frequently Asked Questions

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