The median home in West Jefferson, Alabama is valued at $147,601, up 1.2% year over year. West Jefferson is part of the Birmingham-Hoover, AL metropolitan area, which CrashWatch tracks daily with real-time stress scores and crash risk analysis.

Home Value$147,601

+1.2%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$29,520 on $147,601

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Affordable16% of income

Under the 28% guideline.

PITI$997

P/I16%

Afford$259K

Room+$111K

P&I $746Tax $50Ins $200

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

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West Jefferson, AL