Madison County, AL

Description

Why Build in Madison County?

 

Primed for Growth, High Purchasing Power and Low Inventory

Madison County, Alabama offers a prime opportunity for homebuilders, driven by rapid population growth, rising incomes, increasing home prices, and limited housing inventory. Between 2021 and 2024, the population grew by 8%, from 382,138  to 412,600, outpacing national trends. Median household income rose from $71,153 in 2021 to $81,898 in 2024, boosting purchasing power. The median home price reached $330,030 in January 2025, while inventory remains tight, with 2,476 active listings as of December 2024.

 

Schools and Safety are Paramount in Madison County

The county’s top-rated schools enhance its appeal, ranking in the top 5% statewide, with Madison Elementary ranked first in Alabama. Safety is another advantage—Madison’s crime rate is 60% lower than the national average, making it one of the safest areas in the region. Strong economic growth, quality education, and low crime make Madison County a prime market for new home construction.

Population
412,600
Median Income
$81,898
Median Home Price
$325,00
Housing Affordability Index
123

Median Home Value

Block

$664,141

Tract

$640,394

Zip

$379,336

Price Appreciation Since 2011

Tract

1.86X

Zip

1.85X

County

1.18X

County Schools

Heritage Elementary School: 10/10

Liberty Middle School: 9/10

James Clemens High School: 10/10

Median Income

County

$81,968

State

$56,129

National

$72,603

Forecasted Income Growth

Tract

3.29%

Zip

1.04%

Crime

Overall Crime Index: 4.23X

Property Crime Index: 4.06X

Personal Crime Index: 3.06X

Median Home Value

Block

$664,141

Tract

$640,394

Zip

$379,336

Price Appreciation Since 2011

Tract

1.86X

Zip

1.85X

County

1.18X

Median Income

County

$81,968

State

$56,129

National

$72,603

Forecasted Income Growth

Tract

3.29%

Zip

1.04%

County Schools

Heritage Elementary School: 10/10

Liberty Middle School: 9/10

James Clemens High School: 10/10

Crime

Overall Crime Index: 4.23X

Property Crime Index: 4.06X

Personal Crime Index: 3.06X