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Emerald Mountain, Alabama real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Emerald Mountain, AL (Elmore County) — Census median home value $294,100, county listing prices up about 7.3% over the past year.
Emerald Mountain, AL is in Elmore County, Alabama — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 3,387, with a median household income of $125,341. Census data puts Emerald Mountain's median home value at $294,100.
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Emerald Mountain market snapshot
Population
3,387
Median Household Income
$125,341
Median Home Value (city)
$294,100
Median Gross Rent
$-666,666,666/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+7.3%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Emerald Mountain's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $294,100.
County Price Trend
Elmore County's FHFA house price index shows a 7.26% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Emerald Mountain has an estimated population of 3,387 and a median household income of $125,341, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Emerald Mountain's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly -6382588% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Emerald Mountain FAQ
What are home values like in Emerald Mountain, AL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Emerald Mountain's median home value at $294,100.
What is the population of Emerald Mountain, AL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Emerald Mountain's population at approximately 3,387.
What's the median rent in Emerald Mountain, AL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Emerald Mountain at approximately $-666,666,666 per month.
What is the median household income in Emerald Mountain, AL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Emerald Mountain at approximately $125,341.
Is the Emerald Mountain housing market growing?
Elmore County's FHFA house price index shows a 7.26% annual change in 2025.
Is Emerald Mountain, AL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Emerald Mountain's median home value at about 2.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly -6382588% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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