Data as of February 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Jefferson County, AL real estate market currently shows 3,480 active listings, with 1,141 pending sales. Homes are averaging 70 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 410 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 70 days on market compared to 68 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 0% year-over-year, from $230,000 to $229,900.
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Population: 675,364 · Density: 597.1/mi² · Median household income: $68,372
Typical home value: $225,200 · Homeownership: 65.7%
Birmingham: 35201, 35202, 35203, 35204, 35205, 35206, 35207, 35208, 35209, 35210, 35211, 35212
Bessemer: 35020, 35021, 35022, 35023
Adamsville: 35005
Adger: 35006
Alton: 35015
Brookside: 35036
Clay: 35048
Docena: 35060
Dolomite: 35061
Dora: 35062
Fairfield: 35064
Fultondale: 35068
Gardendale: 35071
Graysville: 35073
Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.