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AL area data

Centre, AL

Centre, AL.

Population: 9,703 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$225,368
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
+8.6%
5-year appreciation
+18.8%
10-year appreciation
+71.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$225,368
House Price Index
370.8 (+2.6% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
18

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
54.6 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Little River Canyon National Preserve (21 mi)
Nearest airport
Headquarters Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Richard B Russell Airport (RMG) (30 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+180 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Median annual property tax
$694
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
55.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,050
Average weekly wage
$819
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
33

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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