Real Estate Investing in Pike County, Alabama

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 17,206

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (57/100)

Mixed signals β€” some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (52/100)

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
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  • High vacancy: 26.4% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

2.6% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $164,565
Avg Monthly Rent $966
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Pike County Real Estate

With 17,206 residents across 2 cities, Pike County shows subdued fundamentals that keep most passive capital on the sidelines β€” a region that demands real local knowledge.

Pike 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.

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

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Avg Home Value
$164,565
Avg Monthly Rent
$966
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (AL)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Troy, AL metro

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Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
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Below List
0/3
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Days Pending
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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Pike County

1 College 13,923 Students 835 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Troy University
4-Year Public Β· 13,923 students
πŸ“ ~835 students rent off-campus

Investor Insight: With 835 students living off-campus, Pike County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Pike County

ZIP Codes in Pike County, AL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pike County

What kind of market is, AL for investors?

Our data puts, AL at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $165K and rents around $966/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

What is the rental occupancy rate in, AL?

, AL vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

What type of investing works in, AL?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy, AL best. The market produces measured results for that approach at the $165K price point.

Is, AL above average for AL?

, AL measures broadly in line with the AL state benchmark. Investors should treat statewide figures as a reference, not a substitute for local data.

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