The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36744 sells for about $146,000, or $98 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 85 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $669 a month.
ZIP 36744 — Greensboro
The 36744 housing market is a low-turnover, rural environment with modest price appreciation and limited inventory. Market conditions are driven by local economic constraints and a lack of new development, making it a niche market primarily for local buyers rather than investors or commuters.
This ZIP is best suited for local residents, retirees, or budget-conscious buyers seeking rural living, as it lacks the amenities and job density required by most commuters or young professionals.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 85 days on market with 6.8 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.9% · poverty 35.7% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 36744, Hale County AL
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Greensboro are generally consistent with rural Alabama averages, though specific localized data is limited and not determinable for precise regional comparison.
Schools in the area are primarily served by the Hale County School District, which faces challenges typical of rural, lower-tax-base districts in Alabama.
The area is subject to standard Alabama weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; flood risk is localized to low-lying areas near regional creeks.
Economic momentum is modest, with the local economy anchored by agriculture, timber, and small-scale retail; development activity is currently limited.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Alabama) — Standard State Ad Valorem Homestead Exemption: Exempts up to $4,000 in assessed valuation from the 6.5 mill state ad valorem tax levy (providing a maximum direct state tax reduction of $26.00). Formula: Adjusted State Tax = Max(0, (Assessed Value - $4,000)) × 0.0065. State (Alabama) — Statewide Ad Valorem Property Tax and Class III Residential Assessment Ratio: Establishes a baseline 6.5 statewide millage rate ($0.0065 per dollar of assessed value) under Ala. Code § 40-8-1 and the Alabama Constitution.
Commuting from Greensboro typically involves longer drive times to major employment hubs like Tuscaloosa, often exceeding 45-60 minutes via state highways.
Recreational opportunities include local parks and proximity to rural outdoor spaces, though major shopping and entertainment venues are primarily located in Tuscaloosa.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and modest demand, with most stock consisting of older single-family homes.
The economy is primarily driven by agriculture, forestry, and local government services, with limited industrial diversification.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure serving the area.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The Hale County Tax Assessor manages property valuations, typically reassessing on a multi-year cycle.
Parcels are subject to Hale County school and general fund millage rates.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather risks, including wind and storm damage common in West Alabama.
Alabama is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively fast foreclosure processes under power-of-sale clauses.
Alabama follows a 'caveat emptor' (buyer beware) doctrine, limiting mandatory seller disclosures to specific material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Local community green space for recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.