Is Fayette County, AL good for real estate investing?

Fayette County has an investment score of 59/100, rated as "Hold". The county ranks #543 nationally among 1000 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Fayette?

The median home price in Fayette County is $141,518. This ranks #60 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Fayette?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in Fayette County would generate positive cash flow of $0/month. Individual property performance varies based on purchase price, rent, and operating expenses.

Fayette County

AlabamaPopulation: 16,297

/100

Hold

#543 of 1,000 counties

#38 in Alabama (67 counties)

Market Snapshot

$141,518

Median Home Price

48% below national median

$8,469/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

5.98%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

+$0

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

59/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Based on 0.00% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Appreciation(25%)

48/100

Based on -0.4% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

83/100

Price-to-income ratio of 3.1x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

+Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

-Declining home values (-0.4% YoY)
-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
-Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population

16,297

Median Income

$45,650

vs $62,400 national est.

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

3.1x

Moderately affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
LimestoneAL	60	$315,331	$1,629	6.20%	Buy	View
PickensAL	60	$138,995	Est. pending	—	Buy	View
ChambersAL	60	$138,049	Est. pending	—	Buy	View
CurrentFayetteAL	59	$141,518	Est. pending	—	Hold
LeeAL	59	$335,931	$1,609	5.75%	Hold	View
MorganAL	58	$227,394	$1,071	5.65%	Hold	View

The Bottom Line

HoldFayette is a neutral market.

Fayette County in Alabama scores 59/100, ranking #543 of 1,000 US counties (top 54%).

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash

0.0%

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Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

59/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Based on 0.00% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Appreciation(25%)

48/100

Based on -0.4% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

83/100

Price-to-income ratio of 3.1x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

County

Verdict

LimestoneAL

$315,331

$1,629

6.20%

Buy

View

PickensAL

$138,995

Est. pending

—

Buy

View

ChambersAL

$138,049

Est. pending

—

Buy

View

CurrentFayetteAL

$141,518

Est. pending

—

Hold

LeeAL

$335,931

$1,609

5.75%

Hold

View

MorganAL

$227,394

$1,071

5.65%

Hold

View