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Market MapAlabamaWalker

Walker County

AlabamaPopulation: 64,978
65
/100
Buy
#311 of 1,000 counties
#18 in Alabama (67 counties)

Market Snapshot

$120,097
Median Home Price
56% below national median
$1,316/mo
Median Rent
12% below national median
13.15%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Top 1% nationally
+$226
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

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

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Purchase

Purchase Price$120,097
Down Payment (20%)$24,019
Loan Amount$96,078
Interest Rate6.85%

Monthly Cash Flow

Gross Rent+$1,316
Monthly P&I-$630
Est. Expenses (35%)-$461
Net Cash Flow+$226/mo
8.6%
Cap Rate (all cash)
9.8%
Cash-on-Cash Return
13.15%
Rent-to-Price Ratio

* Based on county median values. 35% expenses include taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacancy, and property management. Actual results vary by property.

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Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
65/100
65
Cash Flow(30%)
100/100

Based on 13.15% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Appreciation(25%)
15/100

Based on -5.0% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
96/100

Price-to-income ratio of 2.3x. 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

  • +Above-average rent-to-price ratio (13.15%)
  • +Positive cash flow potential (+$226/mo)
  • +Affordable relative to local incomes
  • +Complete rent data available

Challenges

  • -Declining home values (-5.0% YoY)

Economic Indicators

Population
64,978
Median Income
$52,987
vs $62,400 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
2.3x
Very affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
TuscaloosaAL
66$222,534$1,6488.89%BuyView
CrenshawAL
66$138,342Est. pending—BuyView
RandolphAL
66$199,827Est. pending—BuyView
CurrentWalkerAL
65$120,097$1,31613.15%Buy
ColbertAL
64$190,508$9826.18%BuyView
HenryAL
64$184,394Est. pending—BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuyWalker offers solid investment potential with good cash flow or appreciation prospects.

Walker County in Alabama scores 65/100, ranking #311 of 1,000 US counties (top 31%). The 13.15% rent-to-price ratio exceeds the 1% rule target, suggesting strong cash flow potential. At current rates with 20% down, a median-priced property could generate approximately $226/month in cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$226/mo
Cap Rate
8.6%
Cash-on-Cash
9.8%

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