Real Estate Investing in Anniston, Alabama

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 20,484 • Calhoun County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (45/100)

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.

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  • High vacancy: 14.8% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.0% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $245,119
Avg Monthly Rent $925
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Anniston Real Estate

Anniston in Alabama is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 2 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

clearly Anniston's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects tepid investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

Market conditions in Anniston 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.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Anniston — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Avg Home Value
$245,119
Avg Monthly Rent
$925
1% Rule
✗ Below
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ZIP Codes in Anniston, AL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Anniston, AL

How much should I expect to pay for a home in Anniston, AL?

Expect median prices around $245K in Anniston, AL. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been steady.

How much is rent in Anniston, AL?

Rents in Anniston, AL run near $925/mo. Compared with median home prices of $245K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

Can owner-occupants cash flow in Anniston, AL?

Anniston, AL is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $245K price point reasonable to enter.

Does Anniston, AL favor landlords or tenants?

Anniston, AL operates under AL law, which is landlord-friendly overall for landlords. Expect consistent treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

How should investors approach Anniston, AL?

In Anniston, AL the robust play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $245K prices and $925/mo rents suits that approach.

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