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McDonald Chapel, AL—35224

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$72,000
2.5% YoY Growth
Household Income
$46,400
34.7% YoY Growth
Days on Market
49
43.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.8%
Median Rent
$1,180
5.4% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
2-Bed Rent
$850
4.2% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,100
3.6% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — McDonald Chapel, AL

As of May '26, the median home price in McDonald Chapel, AL is $72,000, with a year-over-year change of -2.5%. This indicates that home prices in McDonald Chapel, AL are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.8%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$72,000-2.5%
Single Family $72,000-2.7%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed

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  • Rentals and Section 8
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    2 Bed
    		$47,000-6.0%
    3 Bed
    		$82,000-2.4%
    4 Bed
    		$113,000-3.4%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    1 Bedroom
    4.3%
    2 Bedrooms
    30.4%
    3 Bedrooms
    57.0%
    4 Bedrooms
    8.0%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.3%

    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.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,180$1,170
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent N/AN/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 May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in McDonald Chapel, AL is 49. This is a decrease of -43.0% 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 11.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$81,000-12.0%
    Listing Count
    		372.0%
    Listings as % of Homes1.5%2.0%
    Days on Market
    		49-43.0%
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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.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		5,4104.7%
    % 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

    MetricLatest Census5-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

    MetricZip 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 SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 BedroomN/AN/A$1,000
    2 Bedroom$280$850$1,130
    3 Bedroom$320$1,100$1,420
    4 Bedroom$330$1,250$1,580

    Affordability — McDonald Chapel, AL

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio1.6
    Median Home Price$72,000
    Median Household Income$46,400

    McDonald Chapel, AL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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