Birmingham, AL
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As of the latest 2026 data
Median Listing
Pending Ratio
Active Inventory
Median DOM
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The Birmingham, AL housing market exhibits stabilization, with a pending ratio of 0.49 indicating a balanced absorption of available inventory. Active listings have expanded by 9.9% year-over-year, contributing to a more moderated market environment.
Local Market Signals
Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.
Job Market
Unemployment rate · Jul 2026
Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).
Population & Migration
Resident population · Jan 2025
Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.
U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).
Future Housing Supply
Building permits (private housing units) · Jul 2026
Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.
U.S. Census Bureau building permits via FRED (St. Louis Fed).
What's moving the Birmingham market right now.
Active listings have expanded by 9.9% over the past year, while new listings saw a more modest increase of 3.0% during the same period. The pending ratio currently stands at 0.49, reflecting a slight year-over-year decline of 3.3%. Median listing prices have remained stable, showing no month-over-month or year-over-year change, alongside a minor 0.4% year-over-year decrease in median price per square foot.
“Local pricing and inventory dynamics across Birmingham shift block by block — happy to walk through what's actually closing.”
Market Trends
Median Price
Active Inventory
Days on Market
Sold Score™
Sold Score™ Over Time
Market liquidity index • 36 months
Price & Days on Market
Median listing vs market velocity
Inventory Dynamics
Total active listings vs new monthly supply
Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.
Market Signals & Indicators
With a pending ratio of 0.49 and a notable increase in active listings, the market suggests a more balanced absorption pace. This dynamic reduces immediate pressure on buyers, potentially leading to increased negotiations and a greater emphasis on price discipline from sellers as inventory levels have expanded.
The average listing price in the luxury segment has declined by 3.4% year-over-year, suggesting some softening at the higher price tiers. The elevated average-vs-median spread further indicates this trend.
4,652 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 1,648 per month.
of active listings carry a price reduction, +0.8% from prior period.
Median price per square foot has moved -0.4% year-over-year.
Pending-to-active ratio — Stabilizing.
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StabilizingSelling in Birmingham, AL? Buyer Demand Index is running at 49%.
Birmingham, AL is sitting near equilibrium. Preparation, pricing and timing decide whether a listing sells fast or lingers.
- Buyer Demand Index
- 49%
- Median Days on Market
- 59 days
- Inventory YoY
- +10%
Birmingham, AL is balanced, so preparation decides the outcome. Your Sold Score shows where you stand today.
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Metro Demographics
ZIPs in Birmingham, AL
35215
birmingham
$149K
212 active · 61 DOM
35244
birmingham
$575K
199 active · 52 DOM
35242
birmingham
$600K
198 active · 53 DOM
35173
trussville
$447K
158 active · 50 DOM
35055
cullman
$299K
146 active · 65 DOM
35023
bessemer
$180K
132 active · 66 DOM
35022
bessemer
$320K
126 active · 72 DOM
35124
pelham
$400K
120 active · 40 DOM
35226
birmingham
$500K
117 active · 37 DOM
35053
crane hill
$849K
112 active · 109 DOM
35010
alexander city
$349K
109 active · 101 DOM
35040
calera
$275K
106 active · 64 DOM
35043
chelsea
$399K
106 active · 50 DOM
35206
birmingham
$110K
104 active · 69 DOM
35211
birmingham
$103K
100 active · 67 DOM
35216
birmingham
$335K
96 active · 43 DOM
35205
birmingham
$300K
93 active · 61 DOM
35208
birmingham
$102K
93 active · 75 DOM
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