Market Intelligence Report — AL-820

Birmingham, AL

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-AL-05
Updated: May 2026
Median Listing
$300K
+0.0% YOY
Pending Ratio
0.59
-3.9% YOY
Active Inventory
4,228
+8.2% YOY
Median DOM
54 Days
+5.9% YOY

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Market Signals & Indicators

Supply Dynamics

4,228 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 1,808 per month.

Pricing Pressure
16.4%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -1.8% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -0.0% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.59

Pending-to-active ratio — supply and demand dynamics are mixed.

Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Birmingham, AL
CBSA Code
13820
State
AL

Vetted Local Practitioners

Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Birmingham?+

    As of May 2026, the Birmingham metro is classified as Stabilizing. Pending ratio is 0.59 with median days on market at 54.

  • Are home prices dropping in Birmingham?+

    Median listing price is $300K, +0.0% year over year. 16.4% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Birmingham?+

    The typical listing sits 54 days on market, a +5.9% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 1,808 per month.

  • Where can I find a trusted Birmingham real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Birmingham agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

Vintage: May 2026 · CBSA 13820 · 2mo history