Real Estate Investing in Abbeville, Alabama

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 6,224 • Henry County

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Should you buy in Abbeville, AL? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (53/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 38.9% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Lower household income: $38,514 median — tenant affordability is tighter.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

2.9% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.69% as of Aug 6 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $161,415
Avg Monthly Rent $702
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Abbeville Real Estate

Abbeville in Alabama is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

Across Abbeville's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run soft: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Market conditions in Abbeville are soft. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

Demographics in Abbeville show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is thin relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Best ZIP codes in Dothan, AL

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Avg Home Value
$161,415
Avg Monthly Rent
$702
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (AL)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Dothan, AL metro

4/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
66%
Days Pending
2/2
81 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Dothan, AL metro
81
Days to pending
8.1%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of July 25, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Abbeville, AL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Abbeville, AL

How expensive is real estate in Abbeville, AL?

The median home value in Abbeville, AL is roughly $161K. That puts it reasonable relative to the AL statewide average.

What are rental rates like in Abbeville, AL?

Average rent in Abbeville, AL is approximately $702/mo per month. Against $161K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

How strong is tenant demand in Abbeville, AL?

Working renters make up the core of the Abbeville, AL tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

How high is vacancy risk in Abbeville, AL?

Abbeville, AL carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect steady absorption at market rents of $702/mo.

What type of investing works in Abbeville, AL?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Abbeville, AL. With home values at $161K and rents near $702/mo, other strategies can work but produce steady rather than outsized returns.

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