Median home value in zip code 35242 (Birmingham, AL) is $550,790, up 1.5% year over year. Part of the Birmingham-Hoover, AL metropolitan area.

Home Value$550,790

YoY Change

+1.5%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$110,158 on $550,790

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Out of reach50.9% of income

Need $136,371/yr to afford.

PITI$3,182

P/I50.9%

Afford$303K

Gap-$248K

P&I $2,785Tax $197Ins $200

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

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35242 is part of the Birmingham-Hoover, AL metropolitan area. See full stress scores, crash risk, early warning signals, and 12-month price forecast for the metro.

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