Market Intelligence Report — AL-460

Gadsden, AL

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

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

Median Listing

$260K
-8.8% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.31
-9.1% YoY

Active Inventory

373
+4.2% YoY

Median DOM

66 Days
+5.7% YoY

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The Gadsden market is currently assessed as Cooling. This condition is driven by a pending ratio of 0.31, which is down 9.1% year-over-year, alongside a year-over-year decline in the median listing price of 8.8% to $259,900.

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

3.8%+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

103,886+0.4% 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 Gadsden market right now.

Inventory levels indicate a slight expansion, with active listings up 4.2% year-over-year to 373 units. New listings, however, contracted by 12.5% over the past year. Demand signals are softening, as evidenced by the 9.1% year-over-year decrease in the pending ratio, which now stands at 0.31. Median days on market have extended to 66 days, a 5.7% increase year-over-year, suggesting properties are taking longer to absorb supply. The median listing price has fallen 8.8% year-over-year, reflecting pricing adjustments.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$260K-2.4% MoM

Active Inventory

373+4.2% YoY

Days on Market

66+5.7% YoY

Sold Score™

40-9.1% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

40
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

The extended market time and the low pending ratio suggest that demand absorption is lagging supply, placing greater pressure on price discipline. Property owners may experience a slower pace of transactions and face increased scrutiny on pricing. This environment generally necessitates more strategic pricing and negotiation to facilitate sales.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price declined 9.2% year-over-year, slightly more than the 8.8% decline in the median listing price. This, combined with a 3.9% year-over-year decrease in median $/sqft, suggests some softening across higher price points. However, the median square footage remains stable at 1,846, indicating no dramatic shift in the types of homes listed.

Supply Dynamics

373 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 112 per month.

Pricing Pressure
23.3%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +1.4% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -3.9% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.31

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

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Cooling

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Buyer Demand Index
31%
Median Days on Market
66 days
Inventory YoY
+4%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Gadsden, AL
CBSA Code
23460
State
AL

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

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Gadsden metro is classified as Cooling. Pending ratio is 0.31 with median days on market at 66.

  • Are home prices dropping in Gadsden?+

    Median listing price is $260K, -8.8% year over year. 23.3% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Gadsden?+

    The typical listing sits 66 days on market, a +5.7% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 112 per month.

  • What's happening in the Gadsden luxury market?+

    The average listing price declined 9.2% year-over-year, slightly more than the 8.8% decline in the median listing price. This, combined with a 3.9% year-over-year decrease in median $/sqft, suggests some softening across higher price points. However, the median square footage remains stable at 1,846, indicating no dramatic shift in the types of homes listed.

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

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Gadsden 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.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 23460 · 36mo history