Decatur, AL
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As of the latest 2026 data
Median Listing
Pending Ratio
Active Inventory
Median DOM
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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
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
Data not yet available.
Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.
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.
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 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.
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.
517 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 180 per month.
of active listings carry a price reduction, -0.3% from prior period.
Median price per square foot has moved +2.3% year-over-year.
Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.
Recommended For This Market
CoolingSelling 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%
Decatur, AL is balanced, so preparation decides the outcome. Your Sold Score shows where you stand today.
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Metro Demographics
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