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Maylene, AL

Maylene, AL.

Population: 7,922 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Maylene, AL is $343,617 — up 3.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $343,500 after a median 47 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, tornado, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$343,617

Median home value

+3.4%

1-year change

47

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$343,617
1-year appreciation
+3.4%
3-year appreciation
+6.6%
5-year appreciation
+22.7%
10-year appreciation
+72.3%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$343,617
House Price Index (state)
380.8 (+2.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$343,500
Median list price
$327,450
Median price per sqft
$173
1-year sale-price change
+0.4%
Median days on market
47 days
Homes sold (recent period)
22
For-sale inventory
26
Sale-to-list ratio
99.8%
Active listings
30
1-year forecast
+1.3%
New listings (monthly)
10

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,177/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,263/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,375/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,727/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,941/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.7 : 1
Schools include
Creek View Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, tornado, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 70% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
57.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
35th Avenue (23.5 mi — proposed for listing)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.0 in
Annual snowfall
0.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
222
Days with Moderate air quality
21
Highest AQI recorded (year)
87

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
25,834
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
21,879

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (21 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Flying X Ranch Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Shelby County Airport (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
17
Hospitals include
ST. VINCENT'S EAST, SHELBY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
12
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+661 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,004
Housing built before 1970
3.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
65.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,410
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
85.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
75,336
Average weekly wage
$1,367
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Finance & Insurance, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,308

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MayleneState medianUS median
Median home value$343,617$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$343,500$247,500$325,000
Median days on market47 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,410$514$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Maylene, AL?
$343,617.
What is the median sale price in Maylene, AL?
$343,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Maylene, AL?
Median days on market: 47 days.
What is typical rent in Maylene, AL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,375/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Maylene, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, tornado, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm.
Is Maylene, AL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Maylene, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 70% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Maylene, AL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Maylene, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Maylene, AL?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Maylene, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 2.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Maylene, AL?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Maylene, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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