Market Intelligence Report — AL-620

Huntsville, AL

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

Ref. No: 2026-AL-09
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$365K
-3.0% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.43
-1.5% YoY

Active Inventory

3,178
+12.8% YoY

Median DOM

79 Days
+7.5% YoY

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The Huntsville market currently exhibits cooling dynamics, with the pending ratio at 0.43 indicating moderating demand relative to available inventory. Active listings have expanded significantly year-over-year by 12.8%, contributing to the shifting market conditions.

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 · Sep 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Population & Migration

556,444+2.6% 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 Huntsville market right now.

Active listings in Huntsville have increased by 12.8% over the past year, while new listings experienced a more modest rise of 4.8%. The median listing price declined by 3.0% year-over-year, despite remaining stable month-over-month. The pending ratio has edged down by 1.5% year-over-year to 0.43, signaling a decelerating absorption rate. Median days on market extended by 7.5% over the past year, reaching 79 days.

Ben Nemec
Ben Nemec
Independent

“Local pricing and inventory dynamics across Huntsville shift block by block — happy to walk through what's actually closing.”

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$365K-0.0% MoM

Active Inventory

3,178+12.8% YoY

Days on Market

79+7.5% YoY

Sold Score™

51-1.5% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

51
Oct 23Sep 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Oct 23Sep 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Oct 23May 24Dec 24Jul 25Feb 26Sep 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

Negotiating leverage is gradually shifting as inventory levels expand and the pace of sales moderates. The increase in median days on market to 79 days suggests that properties are requiring more time to secure offers. This environment implies increased opportunity for price discipline among prospective buyers, while sellers may need to adjust expectations regarding market velocity.

Luxury Segment

No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

3,178 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 958 per month.

Pricing Pressure
20.6%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +1.5% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -0.4% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.43

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

Recommended For This Market

Cooling

Selling in Huntsville, AL? Homes here are taking 6 days longer to sell than last year.

Huntsville, 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
79 days
Inventory YoY
+13%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Huntsville, AL
CBSA Code
26620
State
AL

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