Fort Mitchell, AL 36856 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Fort Mitchell, AL—36856

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$304,000

3.6% YoY Growth

Household Income

$68,600

5.6% YoY Growth

Days on Market

11.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.9%

Median Rent

$1,880

11.8% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$1,400

29.1% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Fort Mitchell, AL

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Fort Mitchell, AL is $304,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.6%. This indicates that home prices in Fort Mitchell, AL are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.9%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$304,000	3.6%
Single Family	$305,000	3.4%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Fort Mitchell, AL

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Fort Mitchell, AL is $1,800, with a year-over-year rent change of -11.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Fort Mitchell, AL is 3-bedrooms: $1,290, 4-bedrooms: $1,980. The most common rental property sizes in Fort Mitchell, AL are 4-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 43.4% and 31.2% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,880	$1,800
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	$1,400	$1,290
4 Bed Rent	$2,000	$1,980

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

3.6%

2 Bedrooms

11.3%

3 Bedrooms

31.2%

4 Bedrooms

43.4%

5+ Bedrooms

10.4%

Property Listings — Fort Mitchell, AL

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Fort Mitchell, AL is 56. This is a decrease of -2.0% 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 12.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$324,000	-5.0%
Listing Count	56	22.0%
Listings as % of Homes	1.2%	22.0%
Days on Market	60	-11.0%

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Demographics — Fort Mitchell, AL

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Fort Mitchell, AL has a population of 8,820, which has increased by 19.0% over the past 5 years. Fort Mitchell, AL is a popular place for families, as children make up 34.1% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 20.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.7% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	8,820	19.0%
% Under 18	34.1%	8.3%
% Seniors	9.8%	22.5%
% WFH	9.7%	70.2%
% w/ College Degree	20.5%	-33.0%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Fort Mitchell, AL is a predominantly black area, with 54.1% of the population identifying as black. The black population has grown by 16.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Fort Mitchell, AL is white, making up 31.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.7% of the population in Fort Mitchell, AL, and this percentage has decreased by 38.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	31.7%	-16.1%
% Black	54.1%	16.8%
% Hispanic	12.6%	14.5%
% Asian	0.0%	-100.0%
% Foreign Born	2.7%	-38.6%

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Mortgage and Risk — Fort Mitchell, AL

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 274 mortgage originations in Fort Mitchell, AL, of which 14.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 91.0%, with 76.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Fort Mitchell, AL. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 13.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	274
% Conventional Loans	14.0%
% Government Loans	86.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	13.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Fort Mitchell, AL

Fort Mitchell, AL lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	13
Total Units Section 8	13
% Rentals under Section 8	4.5%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,190
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,400
3 Bedroom	$460	$1,400	$1,860
4 Bedroom	$360	$2,000	$2,360

Fort Mitchell, AL—36856

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Fort Mitchell, AL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Fort Mitchell, AL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Fort Mitchell, AL

Demographics — Fort Mitchell, AL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Fort Mitchell, AL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Fort Mitchell, AL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Fort Mitchell, AL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Fort Mitchell, AL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4
Median Home Price	$304,000
Median Household Income	$68,600

Fort Mitchell, AL—36856

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Fort Mitchell, AL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Fort Mitchell, AL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Fort Mitchell, AL

Demographics — Fort Mitchell, AL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Fort Mitchell, AL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Fort Mitchell, AL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Fort Mitchell, AL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Fort Mitchell, AL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Childs Place, GA

Columbus, GA

Phenix City, AL

Seale, AL

Pittsview, AL

Frequently Asked Questions

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