Real Estate Investing in Jasper, Alabama

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3 ZIP codes • Population: 33,138 • Walker County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (69/100)

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

📈 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
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  • High vacancy: 16.6% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.2% 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 $202,645
Avg Monthly Rent $1,048
ZIP Codes 3

Investing in Jasper Real Estate

Jasper (Alabama) spans 3 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. decisively the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

The investment case for Jasper is difficult to make on screen data alone. less favorable for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

plainly Jasper's sale market has not rewarded patience. a harder case for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Jasper a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$202,645
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,048
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (AL)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Jasper, AL metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
67%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Jasper, AL metro
0
Days to pending
8.0%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Jasper

1 College 3,946 Students 753 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Bevill State Community College
2-Year Public · 3,946 students
📍 ~753 students rent off-campus

Investor Insight: With 753 students living off-campus, Jasper has substantial rental demand from the college population — typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

ZIP Codes in Jasper, AL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jasper, AL

Should investors worry about vacancy in Jasper, AL?

Jasper, AL sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader AL rental market.

How qualified is the tenant pool in Jasper, AL?

The tenant pool in Jasper, AL is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $1,048/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

What is the average monthly rent in Jasper, AL?

Rent in Jasper, AL is around $1,048/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $203K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

Does a duplex house hack pencil in Jasper, AL?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Jasper, AL reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

How does Jasper, AL rate as a rental market?

Jasper, AL rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $203K and rents near $1,048/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

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