The typical Huntsville home was worth $286,952 in September 2026, up 1.4% in a year and 81% since 2016, according to the Zillow Home Value Index.
Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Updated monthly. Values come from the Zillow Home Value Index through September 2026, the FHFA House Price Index through the second quarter of 2026 and the U.S. Census Bureau.
The typical home in Huntsville was worth $286,952 in September 2026, according to the Zillow Home Value Index. That is up 1.4% from $283,036 a year earlier. Values soared in 2021 and 2022, peaked at $290,193 in May 2024, eased for about a year and have climbed again since late 2025.
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Huntsville’s typical home value since 2016
| September | Typical value | Change from a year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $206,513 | |
| 2021 | $252,875 | +22.4% |
| 2022 | $288,331 | +14.0% |
| 2023 | $288,948 | +0.2% |
| 2024 | $286,171 | -1.0% |
| 2025 | $283,036 | -1.1% |
| 2026 | $286,952 | +1.4% |
Over 10 years the typical value has risen about 81%, from $158,106 in September 2016. Since September 2020 it is up about 39%.
Zillow’s index is a modeled value for the middle third of all homes in the city, smoothed and seasonally adjusted. It is not an average of sale prices, and Zillow revises past months.
How Huntsville compares with its neighbors
Huntsville is the least expensive of the three on Zillow’s September 2026 index. The typical Madison home, about five miles west, was worth about $89,500 more; the typical Meridianville home, about 13 miles north, about $47,800 more.
| Place | September 2025 | September 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $283,036 | $286,952 | +1.4% |
| Meridianville | $336,961 | $334,787 | -0.6% |
| Madison | $373,042 | $376,486 | +0.9% |
The metro trend: FHFA
The Federal Housing Finance Agency’s House Price Index for the Huntsville metro area stood at 330.40 in the second quarter of 2026, up 3.3% from 319.79 a year earlier. The two measures differ: FHFA tracks repeat sales and refinances of homes with mortgages backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac across Madison and Limestone counties, while Zillow estimates the value of every home in the city.
What the Census Bureau says
The Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 American Community Survey five-year estimates put the median value of owner-occupied homes in Huntsville at $293,600, the median gross rent at $1,171 and the share of homes lived in by their owners at 58.3%. Owners report those values themselves and the figures average five years of responses, so they do not match Zillow’s monthly index. More on the city’s growth is on our population page.
What this means for you
- Selling? Values are rising again but are still just below the 2024 peak.
- Buying? Huntsville is cheaper than Madison and Meridianville, and its 58 mills of property tax is lower than Madison’s 69.5.
- Appealing your appraisal? Start with the Tax Assessor; see our property tax guide.
More guides: moving to Huntsville and Huntsville schools.
Home values, zoned schools and parks area by area: our Huntsville neighborhoods guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Huntsville, Alabama?
The Zillow Home Value Index put the typical Huntsville home at $286,952 in September 2026. That is a middle-tier estimate for all homes in the city, not an average of sale prices.
Are home prices going up in Huntsville?
Slightly. The typical value rose 1.4% from September 2025 to September 2026. It is still about 1% below the city’s peak of $290,193 in May 2024, Zillow’s index shows.
Is Huntsville cheaper than Madison?
Yes, by Zillow’s measure. In September 2026 the typical value was $286,952 in Huntsville, $334,787 in Meridianville and $376,486 in Madison.
How much have Huntsville home values risen since 2020?
About 39%, from $206,513 in September 2020 to $286,952 in September 2026, according to the Zillow Home Value Index.
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