Median home value in zip code 36874 (Salem, AL) is $324,375, up 4.3% year over year. Part of the Auburn-Opelika, AL metropolitan area.

Home Value$324,375

YoY Change

+4.3%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$64,875 on $324,375

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Stretch31.2% of income

Above 28% but manageable with cuts.

PITI$1,951

P/I31.2%

Afford$291K

Gap-$33K

P&I $1,640Tax $111Ins $200

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

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36874 is part of the Auburn-Opelika, AL metropolitan area. See full stress scores, crash risk, early warning signals, and 12-month price forecast for the metro.

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