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AL area data

Houston, AL

Houston, AL.

Population: 1,203 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$367,937
1-year appreciation
+7.4%
3-year appreciation
+11.3%
5-year appreciation
+26.1%
10-year appreciation
+93.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$367,937
House Price Index
370.8 (+2.6% YoY)

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%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coldWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
61.1 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (54 mi)
Nearest airport
Addison Municipal Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Huntsville International Airport (HSV) (42 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+81 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Median annual property tax
$698
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
48.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,668
Average weekly wage
$942
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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Data last updated

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

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