Data as of April 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Birmingham, AL real estate market currently shows 2,806 active listings, with 1,042 pending sales. Homes are averaging 54.6 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 32 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 54.6 days on market compared to 47.1 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 5.3% year-over-year, from $371,468 to $351,804.
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Population: 504,683 · Density: 776.2/mi² · Median household income: $73,716
Typical home value: $276,363 · Homeownership: 59.5%
Birmingham: 35201, 35202, 35203, 35204, 35205, 35206, 35207, 35208, 35209, 35210, 35211, 35213
Woodlawn: 35212
South Vestavia Hills: 35216
Kenwood: 35226
Arbor Hill: 35236
Westbrook Trace: 35243
Cahaba River Estates: 35244