Valley, AL 36854 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Valley, AL—36854

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$172,000

2.0% YoY Growth

Household Income

$60,400

34.4% YoY Growth

Days on Market

40.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.4%

Median Rent

$1,020

1.8% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$970

14.4% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,020

18.5% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Valley, AL

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Valley, AL is $172,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.0%. This indicates that home prices in Valley, AL are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.4%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$172,000	2.0%
Single Family	$171,000	1.2%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Valley, AL

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Valley, AL is $1,160, with a year-over-year rent change of 1.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Valley, AL is 2-bedrooms: $1,030, 3-bedrooms: $1,060, 4-bedrooms: $1,850. The most common rental property sizes in Valley, AL are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 41.9% and 30.4% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,020	$1,160
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	$970	$1,030
3 Bed Rent	$1,020	$1,060
4 Bed Rent	$1,850	$1,850

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

15.0%

1 Bedroom

11.8%

2 Bedrooms

41.9%

3 Bedrooms

30.4%

4 Bedrooms

0.8%

5+ Bedrooms

0.1%

Property Listings — Valley, AL

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Valley, AL is 41. This is a decrease of -40.0% 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 10.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$280,000	8.0%
Listing Count	84	-3.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.7%	-3.0%
Days on Market	56	-40.0%

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Demographics — Valley, AL

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Valley, AL has a population of 15,900, which has remained stable by -0.8% over the past 5 years. Valley, AL is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.9% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 18.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 3.5% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	15,900	-0.8%
% Under 18	20.9%	-17.1%
% Seniors	16.6%	9.2%
% WFH	3.5%	191.7%
% w/ College Degree	18.8%	13.3%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Valley, AL is a predominantly white area, with 66.6% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 2.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Valley, AL is black, making up 28.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.9% of the population in Valley, AL, and this percentage has increased by 61.1% 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	66.6%	-2.5%
% Black	28.5%	5.9%
% Hispanic	1.9%	-24.0%
% Asian	1.0%	-37.5%
% Foreign Born	2.9%	61.1%

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Mortgage and Risk — Valley, AL

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 250 mortgage originations in Valley, AL, of which 56.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 76.0%, with 46.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Valley, AL. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% 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	250
% Conventional Loans	56.0%
% Government Loans	44.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	14.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Valley, AL

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	121
Total Units Section 8	72
% Rentals under Section 8	3.5%
% Occupied Section 8	91.1%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$890
2 Bedroom	$160	$970	$1,130
3 Bedroom	$390	$1,020	$1,410
4 Bedroom	-$330	$1,850	$1,520

Valley, AL—36854

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Valley, AL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Valley, AL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Valley, AL

Demographics — Valley, AL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Valley, AL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Valley, AL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Valley, AL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Valley, AL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.6
Median Home Price	$172,000
Median Household Income	$60,400

Valley, AL—36854

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Valley, AL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Valley, AL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Valley, AL

Demographics — Valley, AL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Valley, AL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Valley, AL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Valley, AL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Valley, AL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Cusseta, AL

West Point, GA

Lanett, AL

Salem, AL

Fortson, GA

Frequently Asked Questions

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