May 2026 Fast Stats

The North Alabama real estate market delivered a strong performance in May 2026, characterized by rising median prices and steady demand across almost all local submarkets.

Below is our comprehensive breakdown of the latest market insights provided by ValleyMLS.

The Big Picture: Combined Market Overview

As detailed in our combined report, market-wide fundamentals remain incredibly healthy heading into the busy summer season:

• Homes Sold: 1,453 (Up from 1,429 in May 2025)

• Median Sale Price: $315,000 (Up from $300,000 in May 2025)

• Active Inventory: 5,611 homes on the market

• Average Days on Market: 54 days

• Pending Sales Volume: A strong 2,267 pending sales pipeline