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Spruce Pine, AL

Spruce Pine, AL.

Population: 1,642 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Spruce Pine, AL is $191,908 — down 6.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $148,000 after a median 81 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with tornado, coldwave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$191,908

Median home value

-6.4%

1-year change

81

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$191,908
1-year appreciation
-6.4%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$208,300
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
$148,000
Median list price
$297,450
Median price per sqft
$94
1-year sale-price change
-4.5%
Median days on market
81 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
113.9%
Active listings
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$748/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$846/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$921/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,196/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,210/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
tornado, coldWave, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 51% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
79.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
61.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
61.7 in
Annual snowfall
1.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail (52 mi)
National parks include
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail, Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site, Tupelo National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Bill Pugh Field (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
NORTH ALABAMA MEDICAL CENTER, HELEN KELLER HOSPITAL, MARION REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-28 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
19.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.6%
Median annual property tax
$580
Households with broadband internet
46.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,012
Average weekly wage
$952
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
27

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

How it compares

Spruce PineState medianUS median
Median home value$191,908$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$148,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market81 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$580$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 Spruce Pine, AL?
$191,908.
What is the median sale price in Spruce Pine, AL?
$148,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Spruce Pine, AL?
Median days on market: 81 days.
What is typical rent in Spruce Pine, AL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $921/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Spruce Pine, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: tornado, coldWave, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Spruce Pine, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 51% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Spruce Pine, AL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Spruce Pine, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in Spruce Pine, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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