Real Estate Investing in Elba, Alabama

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 8,033 • Coffee County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (57/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 21.7% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.5% 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 $130,428
Avg Monthly Rent $702
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Elba Real Estate

Across Elba's 1 ZIPs, the picture is thin: $130K median values, $702/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

A 3.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Elba is in that category.

Rent trends and price trends in Elba are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Alabama.

Population dynamics in Elba haven't been supportive. less favorable for combined with underwhelming income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Best ZIP codes in Enterprise, AL

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Avg Home Value
$130,428
Avg Monthly Rent
$702
1% Rule
✗ Below
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📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Enterprise, AL metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
61%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Enterprise, AL metro
0
Days to pending
9.0%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Elba, AL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elba, AL

How qualified is the tenant pool in Elba, AL?

Elba, AL draws a reliable base of working renters. Demand at the $702/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

How strict are landlord regulations in Elba, AL?

For rental operators, Elba, AL rates as landlord-friendly. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

How tight is the rental market in Elba, AL?

Vacancy in Elba, AL is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $702/mo.

What monthly rent should investors expect in Elba, AL?

Elba, AL rentals go for roughly $702/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $130K acquisition costs.

What price range are homes in Elba, AL?

Homes in Elba, AL typically sell near $130K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which steady long-term demand.

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