The median home in Rainbow City, Alabama is valued at $238,708, up 2.2% year over year. Rainbow City is part of the Gadsden, AL metropolitan area, which CrashWatch tracks daily with real-time stress scores and crash risk analysis.

Home Value$238,708

+2.2%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$47,742 on $238,708

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Affordable23.8% of income

Under the 28% guideline.

PITI$1,489

P/I23.8%

Afford$281K

Room+$42K

P&I $1,207Tax $82Ins $200

6.50% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + AL ins. 28% per HUD.

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