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Data from November 2026

The counties of Alabama

Alabama has 67 counties. The most populous is Jefferson County (667,755 people); the most expensive homes are in Shelby County ($326,100) and the least expensive in Greene County ($81,200). Each has its own page with prices, limits and help nearby.

Key numbers in Alabama

Counties
67
each with its own page
People
5.1M
Census, Average 2020–2024
Typical home
$209,900
median value in Alabama

Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates Average 2020–2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (external site) Source: FHA mortgage limits (HUD) Data from 2026 data FHA mortgage limits (HUD) (external site)

Map and extremes

Where it costs more and less in Alabama

Map of Alabama: typical home value by county

Typical home value by county

  • Under $114,000
  • $114,000–$136,000
  • $136,000–$161,300
  • $161,300–$199,100
  • $199,100 or more
  • People

    Highest
    667,755
    Jefferson County
    Lowest
    7,424
    Greene County
  • Typical home

    Highest
    $326,100
    Shelby County
    Lowest
    $81,200
    Greene County
  • Typical rent

    Highest
    $1,401
    Shelby County
    Lowest
    $432
    Greene County

The full list

Every county in Alabama

Type a name to filter or tap a column to sort. Each county links to its page.

Census medians; FHA limit for one unit. · American Community Survey · Average 2020–2024 · FHA mortgage limits · 2026 data Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates Average 2020–2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (external site)

Frequently asked questions

How many counties does Alabama have?

Alabama has 67 counties. The most populous is Jefferson County (667,755 people) and the least populous Greene County (7,424), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).

Which county in Alabama has the most expensive homes?

By typical value (Average 2020–2024, Census), the most expensive is Shelby County ($326,100) and the least expensive Greene County ($81,200).

Where is rent highest in Alabama?

The highest typical rent is in Shelby County ($1,401 a month) and the lowest in Greene County ($432), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).

Which county in Alabama has the highest FHA limit?

In 2026 data, every county in Alabama has the same FHA limit for one unit: $541,287.