Real Estate Investing in Newton, Alabama

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 5,762 • Houston County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (62/100)

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

📈 For Investors
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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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  • Elevated vacancy: 11.0% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.4% 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 $255,647
Avg Monthly Rent $729
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Newton Real Estate

Newton, AL covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are subdued — this is not a market to enter casually.

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. Newton is in that category.

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

Newton's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Best ZIP codes in Dothan, AL

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Avg Home Value
$255,647
Avg Monthly Rent
$729
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (AL)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Dothan, AL metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
73%
Days Pending
1/2
56 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Dothan, AL metro
56
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 Newton, AL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Newton, AL

Is Newton, AL better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

For Newton, AL, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

How much do tenants pay in Newton, AL?

Rent in Newton, AL is around $729/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $256K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

Is Newton, AL a good market for FHA house hackers?

Newton, AL is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $256K price point reasonable to enter.

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

Expect median prices around $256K in Newton, AL. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been consistent.

Should investors worry about vacancy in Newton, AL?

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

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