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AL area data

Red Bay, AL

Red Bay, AL.

Population: 4,145 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$164,752
1-year appreciation
-3.4%
3-year appreciation
-5.5%
5-year appreciation
+16.1%
10-year appreciation
+62.6%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$178,737
House Price Index
370.8 (+2.6% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
5

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
58.4 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail (38 mi)
Nearest airport
Tishomingo County Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-28 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Median annual property tax
$429
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
44.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,623
Average weekly wage
$884
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

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Data last updated

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

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