You might be surprised to discover what awaits in Alabama’s most affordable neighborhoods, according to the latest Zillow Home Value Index. This eye-opening data reveals dramatic shifts in neighborhood affordability across the state, with some areas experiencing remarkable growth despite maintaining relatively low price points.
Your search for value in Alabama’s real estate market takes an interesting turn when you look at the data. Birmingham dominates the list with 16 of the 25 most affordable neighborhoods, while Mobile offers 6 neighborhoods and Dothan rounds out the list with 3 budget-friendly options. What’s particularly fascinating is that despite being the most affordable areas in the state, many of these neighborhoods have seen explosive growth since 2015, with an average appreciation of over 90% in the last decade.
You’ll notice something unexpected in the post-pandemic market: two Mobile neighborhoods (Fisher and Owens) actually decreased in value since 2020, bucking the strong growth trend seen in most Birmingham neighborhoods. This contrast highlights the hyperlocal nature of real estate markets, where neighborhoods just miles apart can experience dramatically different trajectories.
1. Wylam
- 2025 Value: $56,061
- 2020 Value: $33,027
- 2015 Value: $26,163
- 2010 Value: $23,512
- Change from 2010 to 2025: +138.43%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: +114.27%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: +69.74%
Starting our tour of Alabama’s most affordable neighborhoods, Wylam in western Birmingham tops the list with values reaching $56,061. You’ll appreciate this Jefferson County neighborhood’s consistent growth story, with appreciation of 138.43% since 2010 – the second-highest 15-year growth rate among neighborhoods with complete historical data. Unlike areas that saw declines between 2010 and 2015, Wylam has maintained steady upward momentum across all time periods, with recent growth of 69.74% since 2020.
2. North Titusville
- 2025 Value: $55,847
- 2020 Value: $34,929
- 2015 Value: $24,079
- 2010 Value: No data available
- Change from 2015 to 2025: +131.92%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: +59.89%
Located in the heart of Birmingham, North Titusville showcases impressive long-term appreciation with values climbing 131.92% over the past decade to reach $55,847. You’ll find this Jefferson County neighborhood’s growth pattern particularly interesting – after strong gains between 2015 and 2020, the rate has moderated somewhat to 59.89% over the past five years, though still remaining robust. This pattern of sustained growth suggests fundamental improvements in the area rather than speculative surges.
3. Arlington-West End
- 2025 Value: $55,666
- 2020 Value: $31,881
- 2015 Value: $25,157
- 2010 Value: No data available
- Change from 2015 to 2025: +121.27%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: +74.60%
Sprawling across western Birmingham, Arlington-West End offers you homes valued at $55,666 after experiencing robust growth of 121.27% over the past decade. This Jefferson County neighborhood has maintained strong momentum, with 74.60% appreciation just in the last five years. You’ll find the steady upward trajectory particularly noteworthy, suggesting consistent improvement rather than erratic fluctuations.
4. Rising-West Princeton
- 2025 Value: $54,600
- 2020 Value: $25,789
- 2015 Value: $20,559
- 2010 Value: No data available
- Change from 2015 to 2025: +165.58%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: +111.72%
Soaring above most others in terms of recent growth, Rising-West Princeton in Birmingham has lived up to its name with an extraordinary 111.72% appreciation just since 2020 – the highest five-year growth rate on this list. You’ll find this Jefferson County neighborhood’s longer-term performance equally impressive, with values climbing 165.58% over the past decade to reach $54,600. Starting from a low base of just $20,559 in 2015, the area has undergone a remarkable transformation.
5. Smithfield
- 2025 Value: $54,277
- 2020 Value: $33,372
- 2015 Value: $22,113
- 2010 Value: No data available
- Change from 2015 to 2025: +145.45%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: +62.64%
Anchored in western Birmingham, Smithfield neighborhood showcases remarkable growth with values now reaching $54,277. You’ll be impressed by the dramatic 145.45% appreciation over the past decade, transforming this area from one of Birmingham’s most affordable to one showing significant momentum. The growth has remained strong in recent years, with 62.64% appreciation since 2020.
6. Gorgas
- 2025 Value: $54,046
- 2020 Value: $42,861
- 2015 Value: $31,862
- 2010 Value: $37,439
- Change from 2010 to 2025: +44.36%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: +69.62%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: +26.10%
Winding through Mobile County, Gorgas neighborhood presents you with a more modest but steady growth story compared to some of its counterparts, with current values at $54,046. The area exhibits a distinct pattern – declining between 2010 and 2015 before recovering strongly to achieve 44.36% appreciation over the full 15-year period. You’ll notice the growth has moderated recently to 26.10% since 2020, which remains solid but ranks among the lower five-year rates on this list. This more measured recent performance distinguishes Gorgas from both the negative-trending Mobile neighborhoods and the explosive growth seen in Birmingham areas, suggesting a stable market that has found its equilibrium.
7. Graymont
- 2025 Value: $53,710
- 2020 Value: $28,008
- 2015 Value: No data available
- 2010 Value: No data available
- Change from 2020 to 2025: +91.77%
Positioned in central-western Birmingham, Graymont neighborhood has nearly doubled in value over just five years, reaching $53,710 from a 2020 baseline of $28,008. This Jefferson County area ranks among the top performers for recent growth with its 91.77% appreciation since 2020. You’ll find this meteoric rise particularly interesting despite the lack of longer historical context.
8. Powderly
- 2025 Value: $51,944
- 2020 Value: $28,604
- 2015 Value: $26,603
- 2010 Value: $25,108
- Change from 2010 to 2025: +106.88%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: +95.25%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: +81.59%
Meandering through southwestern Birmingham, Powderly neighborhood showcases a textbook example of accelerating appreciation, with values now reaching $51,944. You’ll note this Jefferson County area has more than doubled in value since 2010, with a 106.88% increase over 15 years. What’s particularly remarkable is how the growth rate has accelerated – modest gains between 2010 and 2020 have given way to explosive 81.59% growth in just the last five years.
9. Maysville
- 2025 Value: $50,815
- 2020 Value: $30,901
- 2015 Value: $26,215
- 2010 Value: $35,327
- Change from 2010 to 2025: +43.84%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: +93.84%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: +64.44%
Established in Mobile County, Maysville offers you homes valued at $50,815 after experiencing a unique market journey. The neighborhood shows a distinct V-shaped recovery pattern – declining significantly from 2010 to 2015 before rebounding powerfully with 93.84% growth over the past decade. This pattern distinguishes Maysville from other Mobile neighborhoods that have seen recent declines. You’ll find the area’s recent performance particularly strong, with 64.44% appreciation since 2020, suggesting a neighborhood that has found its footing and may be benefiting from targeted investment. The long-term growth of 43.84% over 15 years masks the more impressive recent gains that make this area worthy of your attention.
10. Riley
- 2025 Value: $50,403
- 2020 Value: $26,110
- 2015 Value: $22,841
- 2010 Value: $17,141
- Change from 2010 to 2025: +194.04%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: +120.67%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: +93.04%
Crowning the growth champions on this list, Riley neighborhood in Birmingham boasts an astonishing 194.04% appreciation since 2010, with current values at $50,403. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a more dramatic transformation story in Alabama’s affordable housing market. This Jefferson County neighborhood has maintained consistent growth momentum across all time periods, with a particularly impressive 93.04% surge just in the last five years. Starting from the lowest 2010 base value on this list at just $17,141, Riley exemplifies how dramatically some of Birmingham’s most affordable areas have evolved. For buyers seeking proven growth potential, this neighborhood’s record of nearly tripling in value over 15 years stands out dramatically.
11. Tuxedo
- 2025 Value: $49,746
- 2020 Value: $27,034
- 2015 Value: $22,230
- 2010 Value: $26,568
- Change from 2010 to 2025: +87.24%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: +123.78%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: +84.01%
Situated in the Ensley community of Birmingham, Tuxedo showcases a compelling growth story with current values reaching $49,746. You’ll find this Jefferson County neighborhood particularly interesting for its dramatic value recovery – after declining between 2010 and 2015, prices have surged 123.78% in the decade since. The recent acceleration is especially notable, with 84.01% growth just in the last five years.
12. North Crichton
- 2025 Value: $48,207
- 2020 Value: $35,174
- 2015 Value: $31,476
- 2010 Value: $55,200
- Change from 2010 to 2025: -12.67%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: +53.15%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: +37.05%
Carved into Mobile County’s landscape, North Crichton presents you with one of the most unusual value patterns on this list. You’ll notice this neighborhood is the only one showing long-term depreciation, with current values of $48,207 representing a 12.67% decline from 2010 levels. However, the trajectory tells a more nuanced story – after a significant drop between 2010 and 2015, the neighborhood has rebounded strongly with 53.15% growth over the past decade.
13. Thomas
- 2025 Value: $45,946
- 2020 Value: $25,850
- 2015 Value: $19,971
- 2010 Value: No data available
- Change from 2015 to 2025: +130.06%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: +77.74%
Bordering the western edge of Birmingham, the Thomas neighborhood has demonstrated extraordinary appreciation with values more than doubling over the past decade to reach $45,946. You’ll be impressed by the consistent growth pattern, with 77.74% appreciation just since 2020 – among the highest five-year growth rates on this list. This Jefferson County area exemplifies the dramatic transformation occurring in many of Birmingham’s historically affordable neighborhoods.
14. Hooper City
- 2025 Value: $45,812
- 2020 Value: $32,105
- 2015 Value: $24,037
- 2010 Value: $24,657
- Change from 2010 to 2025: +85.80%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: +90.58%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: +42.69%
Settled in the western section of Birmingham, Hooper City offers you homes averaging $45,812 after experiencing substantial 15-year growth of 85.80%. The Jefferson County neighborhood’s trajectory is particularly interesting – you’ll notice a slight dip in values between 2010 and 2015 before a significant acceleration, culminating in 42.69% growth just in the last five years.
15. Headland
- 2025 Value: $44,700
- 2020 Value: No data available
- 2015 Value: No data available
- 2010 Value: No data available
Stretching across Houston County, the Headland neighborhood in Dothan rounds out the city’s representation on this list with an average home value of $44,700. As with Dothan’s other entries, you won’t find historical data to chart this area’s growth trajectory. The neighborhood’s current pricing positions it strategically in the affordable segment of Alabama’s housing market.
16. Enon Ridge
- 2025 Value: $43,752
- 2020 Value: $25,253
- 2015 Value: No data available
- 2010 Value: No data available
- Change from 2020 to 2025: +73.25%
Perched in Birmingham’s northern district, Enon Ridge captures attention with its remarkable 73.25% growth over just five years, reaching an average home value of $43,752. You’ll find this Jefferson County neighborhood particularly interesting as it exemplifies Birmingham’s rapid transformation in previously undervalued areas. While lacking long-term historical data, the explosive recent growth suggests you’re looking at an area experiencing significant revitalization.
17. North Birmingham
- 2025 Value: $43,648
- 2020 Value: $29,113
- 2015 Value: $18,824
- 2010 Value: No data available
- Change from 2015 to 2025: +131.87%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: +49.93%
Framing the northern edge of the city, North Birmingham presents you with home values averaging $43,648 after experiencing tremendous growth of 131.87% since 2015. The neighborhood continues to show strong momentum with nearly 50% appreciation just in the last five years. You’ll appreciate that despite this substantial growth, North Birmingham remains among Alabama’s most affordable areas.
18. Central Pratt
- 2025 Value: $42,046
- 2020 Value: $23,350
- 2015 Value: $16,690
- 2010 Value: No data available
- Change from 2015 to 2025: +151.92%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: +80.07%
Anchored in western Birmingham’s Jefferson County, Central Pratt stands out with its extraordinary growth rate of 151.92% since 2015 – one of the highest percentage increases on this list. You’ll find homes here averaging $42,046, reflecting the neighborhood’s remarkable development from just $16,690 a decade ago. With recent five-year growth of 80.07%, this area shows no signs of slowing down.
19. Neely
- 2025 Value: $40,799
- 2020 Value: $33,178
- 2015 Value: $24,514
- 2010 Value: No data available
- Change from 2015 to 2025: +66.43%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: +22.97%
Winding through Mobile County, the Neely neighborhood showcases an impressive growth story with current values at $40,799. You’ll notice this area has experienced substantial appreciation of 66.43% over the past decade, though its growth has slowed somewhat recently with a still-respectable 22.97% increase since 2020.
20. Pine Street/Stough
- 2025 Value: $39,963
- 2020 Value: No data available
- 2015 Value: No data available
- 2010 Value: No data available
Sprawling across a section of Houston County, Pine Street/Stough neighborhood in Dothan offers you homes valued at an average of $39,963. Like its Dothan counterpart East Highlands, this area lacks historical data prior to 2025, making it challenging to assess its growth trajectory. You’ll find this neighborhood particularly attractive if affordability is your primary concern when looking in the Dothan area.
21. Collegeville
- 2025 Value: $38,909
- 2020 Value: $29,317
- 2015 Value: No data available
- 2010 Value: No data available
- Change from 2020 to 2025: +32.72%
Positioned in the northern section of Birmingham, Collegeville presents you with an affordable average home value of $38,909. This Jefferson County neighborhood has seen substantial growth of 32.72% over the past five years, indicating a positive development trajectory despite maintaining relatively low price points. While historical data before 2020 isn’t available for comparison, the recent growth suggests you’re looking at an area gaining momentum.
22. Fairmont
- 2025 Value: $36,444
- 2020 Value: $25,303
- 2015 Value: $23,687
- 2010 Value: $24,205
- Change from 2010 to 2025: +50.56%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: +53.86%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: +44.03%
Located in Jefferson County, Birmingham’s Fairmont neighborhood offers you an affordable entry point at $36,444 while showcasing steady growth. You’ll appreciate that this area has comprehensive historical data, revealing a consistent upward trajectory over fifteen years. The neighborhood experienced a slight dip between 2010 and 2015 but has since rebounded impressively with a 44.03% surge in the last five years alone. With total appreciation of 50.56% since 2010, Fairmont demonstrates remarkable stability compared to some of its counterparts, making it potentially attractive for your long-term investment strategy.
23. East Highlands
- 2025 Value: $33,478
- 2020 Value: No data available
- 2015 Value: No data available
- 2010 Value: No data available
Nestled in Houston County, the East Highlands neighborhood of Dothan ranks as the third most affordable area in Alabama with home values averaging $33,478. You’ll be intrigued to know that this neighborhood is relatively new to Zillow’s tracking system, with no historical data available prior to 2025. This makes East Highlands something of a mystery in terms of growth patterns, but its current affordability makes it worthy of your attention if you’re seeking budget-friendly housing in southeastern Alabama.
24. Owens
- 2025 Value: $32,273
- 2020 Value: $40,649
- 2015 Value: No data available
- 2010 Value: No data available
- Change from 2020 to 2025: -20.61%
Situated in the southern part of Mobile County, Owens stands out as the second most affordable neighborhood in Alabama with an average home value of $32,273. You’ll find this area particularly noteworthy for experiencing the steepest decline in home values among all neighborhoods on this list, dropping 20.61% since 2020. This significant decrease contrasts sharply with the upward trajectory seen in most Alabama neighborhoods. While historical data before 2020 isn’t available, the current downward trend may present you with a unique buying opportunity in this Mobile community.
25. Fisher
- 2025 Value: $29,432
- 2020 Value: $31,967
- 2015 Value: $27,953
- 2010 Value: No data available
- Change from 2015 to 2025: +5.29%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: -7.93%
Tucked away in Mobile County, the Fisher neighborhood offers you the most affordable home values in Alabama at just $29,432. What makes this area particularly interesting is its unusual market behavior – unlike most neighborhoods that have seen significant appreciation, Fisher has actually declined 7.93% in value since 2020. Despite this recent dip, you’re still looking at a modest 5.29% gain compared to 2015 values. The neighborhood represents a potential opportunity for bargain hunters willing to invest in an area that’s currently experiencing a counter-trend to the state’s overall growth pattern.
