Market Intelligence Report — AL-460

Decatur, AL

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

Ref. No: 2026-AL-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$300K
+2.8% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.43
+6.1% YoY

Active Inventory

517
-2.5% YoY

Median DOM

59 Days
-5.7% YoY

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The Decatur, AL market is exhibiting cooling conditions, evidenced by a pending ratio of 0.43. While this represents a 6.1% increase year-over-year, absorption remains moderate relative to available supply. The median listing price has experienced a marginal 2.8% increase over the past year, alongside a 2.4% month-over-month decline.

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

3.1%+0.6 pp YoY

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

160,326+0.3% YoY

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

Data not yet available.

Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.

Market Analysis

What's moving the Decatur market right now.

Inventory levels indicate a slight contraction, with active listings down 2.5% year-over-year, yet new listings have increased by 9.8% over the same period. This suggests a replenishment of supply. The median days on market have decreased by 5.7% year-over-year, indicating properties are moving slightly faster once listed. However, the median listing price experienced a month-over-month decline of 2.4%, tempering overall price appreciation.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$300K-2.4% MoM

Active Inventory

517-2.5% YoY

Days on Market

59-5.7% YoY

Sold Score™

58+6.1% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

58
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

With a pending ratio at 0.43, demand absorption is not significantly outpacing current supply, suggesting less immediate pressure on pricing. Buyers may find a slightly extended period for property evaluation, while sellers may need to maintain price discipline to achieve transactions. The pace of transactions, while slightly quicker in terms of days on market, is not indicative of intense competition.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price increased by 7.1% year-over-year, notably higher than the 2.8% increase in the median listing price. This indicates some divergence in price dynamics across different segments of the market, potentially reflecting varied performance at higher price points.

Supply Dynamics

517 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 180 per month.

Pricing Pressure
21.9%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -0.3% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +2.3% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.43

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

Recommended For This Market

Cooling

Selling in Decatur, AL? Homes here are taking 4 days less to sell than last year.

Decatur, AL is sitting near equilibrium. Preparation, pricing and timing decide whether a listing sells fast or lingers.

Buyer Demand Index
43%
Median Days on Market
59 days
Inventory YoY
−2%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Decatur, AL
CBSA Code
19460
State
AL

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