Smiths Station, AL 36877 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Smiths Station, AL—36877

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$276,000

2.2% YoY Growth

Household Income

$68,600

24.1% YoY Growth

Days on Market

100

29.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.9%

Median Rent

$1,800

28.7% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,110

N/A

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$1,800

36.4% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Smiths Station, AL

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Smiths Station, AL is $276,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.2%. This indicates that home prices in Smiths Station, 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	$276,000	2.2%
Single Family	$276,000	2.6%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Smiths Station, AL

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Smiths Station, AL is $1,930, with a year-over-year rent change of 28.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Smiths Station, AL is 1-bedrooms: $1,110, 3-bedrooms: $1,800, 4-bedrooms: $2,130. The most common rental property sizes in Smiths Station, AL are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 40.1% and 31.3% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,800	$1,930
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,110	$1,110
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	$1,800	$1,800
4 Bed Rent	$2,300	$2,130

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

23.8%

2 Bedrooms

40.1%

3 Bedrooms

31.3%

4 Bedrooms

4.8%

Property Listings — Smiths Station, AL

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Smiths Station, AL is 74. This is a increase of 12.0% 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 15.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$377,000	-5.0%
Listing Count	67	18.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.4%	18.0%
Days on Market	100	29.0%

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Demographics — Smiths Station, AL

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Smiths Station, AL has a population of 12,900, which has decreased by -1.4% over the past 5 years. Smiths Station, AL is a popular place for families, as children make up 25.8% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 25.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 8.8% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	12,900	-1.4%
% Under 18	25.8%	15.2%
% Seniors	13.5%	-10.0%
% WFH	8.8%	114.6%
% w/ College Degree	25.2%	29.2%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Smiths Station, AL is a predominantly white area, with 68.6% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 15.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Smiths Station, AL is black, making up 21.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.8% of the population in Smiths Station, AL, and this percentage has increased by 133.3% 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	68.6%	-15.6%
% Black	21.6%	83.1%
% Hispanic	4.0%	29.0%
% Asian	0.3%	-50.0%
% Foreign Born	2.8%	133.3%

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Mortgage and Risk — Smiths Station, AL

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 254 mortgage originations in Smiths Station, AL, of which 48.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 76.0%, with 49.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Smiths Station, AL. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 17.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	254
% Conventional Loans	48.0%
% Government Loans	52.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	3.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	17.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Smiths Station, AL

Smiths Station, AL lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	33
Total Units Section 8	33
% Rentals under Section 8	3.2%
% Occupied Section 8	73.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$50	$1,110	$1,060
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,230
3 Bedroom	-$190	$1,800	$1,610
4 Bedroom	-$580	$2,300	$1,720

Smiths Station, AL—36877

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Smiths Station, AL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Smiths Station, AL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Smiths Station, AL

Demographics — Smiths Station, AL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Smiths Station, AL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Smiths Station, AL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Smiths Station, AL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Smiths Station, AL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Phenix City, AL

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Fortson, GA

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.6
Median Home Price	$276,000
Median Household Income	$68,600

Smiths Station, AL—36877

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Smiths Station, AL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Smiths Station, AL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Smiths Station, AL

Demographics — Smiths Station, AL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Smiths Station, AL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Smiths Station, AL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Smiths Station, AL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Smiths Station, AL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Phenix City, AL

Phenix City, AL

Columbus, GA

Salem, AL

Fortson, GA

Frequently Asked Questions

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