Huntsville Earns a Perfect Affordability Score—Here’s Why Our Market Keeps Winning

While many U.S. markets are experiencing slowing sales, affordability challenges, and buyer hesitation, Huntsville continues to move in the opposite direction. New ValleyMLS data confirms what many locals and relocation buyers already recognize: North Alabama remains one of the strongest and most stable housing markets in the country.

One standout metric?

Huntsville recently earned a perfect affordability score of 100—a rare achievement in today’s real estate landscape where many cities have dropped into the 50–70 range.

Here’s what that means for anyone thinking about buying, selling, or relocating to the area.

North Alabama Continues to Outperform the National Market

Despite national headlines predicting a slowdown, sales activity across Madison, Limestone, Morgan, Lawrence, and Marshall counties continues to show resilience.

Based on October’s numbers:

• Pending and closed sales are up year-over-year

• Buyer demand remains strong, especially from people relocating for job opportunities

• Home prices are stable, not spiking or falling dramatically

• Buyers still see Huntsville as a “value market” compared to many metros nationwide

This combination keeps North Alabama moving steadily while other regions struggle.

Why Huntsville’s Perfect Affordability Score Matters

A perfect affordability score of 100 means the typical household income can still support the typical home price. That’s becoming extremely rare across the U.S., especially in tech hubs and military-influenced markets.

For buyers, this reflects:

✔ A balanced price point

✔ Manageable monthly payments

✔ Strong long-term value

For sellers, it signals:

✔ A healthy pool of qualified buyers

✔ A market that’s not overheated

✔ Stable pricing with continued demand

It’s one of the key reasons families continue choosing Huntsville for affordability, opportunity, and quality of life.

Market Snapshot: October 2025

Here’s how the major markets in North Alabama performed:

Huntsville / Madison County

• 660 homes sold

• 919 pending sales

• Median price: $340,000

• Days on market: 57

• Active listings: 2,407

Athens / Limestone County

• 216 homes sold

• Median price: $340,000

• DOM: 53

Decatur / Morgan & Lawrence Counties

• 156 homes sold

• Average price: $254,000

• DOM: 66

Marshall County

• 86 homes sold

• Median price: $260,000

• DOM: 70

Prices across the region remain steady, giving buyers confidence and giving sellers a clear picture of the market.

What’s Ahead for the Market?

Although October’s numbers don’t fully reflect temporary effects from the recent federal government shutdown, any slowdown is expected to be short-lived. With interest rates starting to ease and federal employees receiving back pay, activity typically increases going into December and January.

Overall, Huntsville is positioned for:

✔ Continued population growth

✔ Strong buyer interest

✔ Stable pricing

✔ A competitive yet affordable environment heading into 2026

This makes it one of the most attractive markets for both homeowners and investors.

Thinking About Moving, Buying, or Selling?

Whether you’re relocating, upsizing, downsizing, or just exploring your options, Huntsville remains one of the best value markets in the country — and now is an excellent time to position yourself ahead of the 2026 growth wave.

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