Real Estate Investing in Dallas County, Alabama

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7 ZIP codes • Population: 29,388

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (48/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
2.7 / 5 (48/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
4 flags
  • High vacancy: 23.0% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.7% CAGR).
  • Elevated poverty: 20.1% poverty rate β€” can affect rent collection.
  • Lower household income: $37,523 median β€” tenant affordability is tighter.

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2.7/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

0.7% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $127,245
Avg Monthly Rent $847
ZIP Codes 7

Investing in Dallas County Real Estate

Across Dallas County's 7 ZIPs, the picture is thin β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Dallas is the kind of county where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. clearly out-of-state capital should be especially careful with carry-in assumptions.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Dallas β€” soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts β€” are among the reasons the β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† rating sits where it does.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$127,245
Avg Monthly Rent
$847
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (AL)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Selma, AL metro

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

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Dallas County

2 Colleges 1,995 Students 350 Off-Campus Renters
C
George C Wallace State Community College-Selma
2-Year Public Β· 1,935 students
πŸ“ ~350 students rent off-campus
C
Selma University
4-Year Private Β· 60 students

Cities in Dallas County

ZIP Codes in Dallas County, AL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dallas County

Is in AL worth investing in?

, AL rates 2.7/5 for investability. With median values at $127K and rents near $847/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

Do landlords face vacancy issues in, AL?

Occupancy in, AL runs consistent with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $847/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

Is, AL stronger than the typical AL market?

, AL sits broadly in line with the AL average on most investor metrics. Home values of $127K and rents of $847/mo set the benchmark here.

Are homes affordable in, AL?

Expect median prices around $127K in, AL. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been steady.

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