Selma, AL Housing


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The housing market in Selma, AL is relatively inexpensive when compared to the national median home value. The median home value in Selma is $86,800 which is significantly lower than the national median of $338,100. In addition to being more affordable, the housing market in Selma has experienced a greater appreciation rate over the last year than the national average. The US one-year house appreciation rate was 8.27%, while the one-year appreciation in Selma was 14.92%. This trend suggests that investing in real estate property in Selma could be a great option for those looking for an affordable and progressive housing market.

The median home cost in Selma is $86,800. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 61.6%. Home Appreciation in Selma is up 18.1%.

Average Age of Homes
- The median age of Selma real estate is 51 years old
The Rental Market in Selma
- Renters make up 43.0% of the Selma population
- 1.4% of houses and apartments in Selma, are available to rent

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Median Monthly Rent by Number of Bedrooms

   Housing by Year Built

  HousingSelma, AlabamaUnited States
  9,319.0139,647,020.0
  5742
  $86,800$338,100
  18.1%16.6%
  51.1%57.0%
  61.6%101.1%
  $4.10$10.98
  $450$2,690
  36.5%57.4%
  22.3%11.2%
  41.2%31.4%
  Vacant Housing
  1.4%1.9%
  0.3%0.4%
  1.6%0.7%
  0.5%0.4%
  0.5%3.6%
  18.0%4.1%
  Value of Owner-Occupied Housing
  5.7%2.6%
  8.9%2.4%
  14.0%2.8%
  15.2%3.9%
  19.3%4.5%
  18.8%11.3%
  8.3%13.0%
  6.7%20.1%
  1.4%13.6%
  0.6%8.3%
  0.9%9.7%
  0.2%3.9%
  0.0%2.2%
  0.0%0.8%
  0.0%1.1%
  Housing Units by Year Structure Built
  0.0%0.2%
  4.3%13.6%
  4.3%13.6%
  7.2%13.6%
  5.5%13.2%
  22.1%14.8%
  7.2%13.6%
  15.4%10.0%
  10.3%4.7%
  17.1%12.2%
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Over 3 years ago

Really a pit of horrid. This place is so racist. I would not recommend for anyone. White folks should stay away it’s not  More

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Over 6 years ago

Awful place to live it’s boring, nothing going on here at  More

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Over 16 years ago

Selma isn't the place for me, but it does have a lot to offer. There is enormous amounts of history in Selma. Being the mother of three, I don't think it such a great  More

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