Market Snapshot
- Median listing price
- $350K
- Median rent
- $1,190/mo
- Days on market
- 311 days
- Gross rental yield
- 4.08%
- STR vs LTR
- $2,252/mo STR · $1,190/mo LTR
The median listing price in Birmingham, AL ZIP 35222 is $349,900 as of June 2026.
The median market rent in Birmingham, AL ZIP 35222 is $1,190/month as of June 2026.
The median days on market in Birmingham, AL ZIP 35222 is 311 days as of June 2026. The market is currently neutral.
At a median list price of $349,900 and a median rent of $1,190/month, the gross rental yield in Birmingham, AL ZIP 35222 is 4.08% as of June 2026.
In Birmingham, AL ZIP 35222, median Airbnb revenue is $2,252/month compared to median long-term rent of $1,190/month as of June 2026.
Birmingham, AL 35222 Real Estate Market Report
ZIP Code: 35222
Report Date: June 2026
Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.
Market Overview
This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.
Market Metrics
The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.
Rental Market
Note: The relationship between property values and rental rates reflects different market dynamics. Higher-priced properties may have lower rental yields due to factors such as luxury market positioning, owner-occupancy preferences, or long-term appreciation strategies rather than immediate rental income maximization.
Property Taxes
Liquidity & Velocity
Market Trends & Context
Understanding Market Temperature
A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.
Key Findings
- The primary indicator, $359,000 median sold price, signals recent transaction strength and suggests the neighborhood is supporting higher closed values versus asking levels in some cases; price momentum is positive given the price year-over-year trend is up.
- Despite a $349,900 median listing price, actual market value is better represented by the $359,000 median sold price, which indicates pricing friction where sellers may need to align expectations with recent closed transactions; market temperature appears neutral so negotiations may be present but not widespread.
- Liquidity appears muted based on the 311 median days on market, which points to slower sales velocity and longer listing lifecycles even as the $359,000 median sold price holds; balanced to somewhat competitive conditions may produce targeted opportunities for buyers in specific segments.
- Supply conditions in the analyzed sample show relatively constrained active supply relative to recent sales, while rent and price trends are both trending up (median market rent $1,190 and price year-over-year trend up); however, elevated interest rate pressure (elevated) could temper near-term demand and should be monitored when assessing hold-versus-sell timing.
Notable Properties
The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.
Recent Transactions
Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.
Sold above market average
Sold at market average
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Sold below market average
Sold below market average
Investment Analysis
Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.
Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost
20% down, 6.50% rate, 0.7% tax
Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP
Data Sources
Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.
Report generated: 6/1/2026
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