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Fort Payne, Alabama houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Fort Payne, AL (DeKalb County) — Census median home value $158,100, county listing prices up about 2.5% over the past year. Market data for Fort Payne houses and the broader area.
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Fort Payne, AL is in DeKalb County, Alabama — this guide covers houses in Fort Payne and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 14,886, with a median household income of $48,623. Census data puts the median value of houses in Fort Payne at $158,100.
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Market overview
Fort Payne housing market
Fort Payne is in DeKalb County, Alabama. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Fort Payne and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$158,100
Population (Census ACS)
14,886
Median household income
$48,623
County price trend (2025)
2.55% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Fort Payne market snapshot
Population
14,886
County
DeKalb County
Median Household Income
$48,623
Median Home Value (city)
$158,100
Median Gross Rent
$670/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+2.5%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Fort Payne's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $158,100.
County Price Trend
DeKalb County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.55% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Fort Payne has an estimated population of 14,886 and a median household income of $48,623, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Fort Payne's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 17% 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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Places around Fort Payne
County guide: DeKalb County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Fort Payne.
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Nearby communities include Pine Ridge, Valley Head, Hammondville, Rainsville, Mentone, Sylvania, Shiloh, Henagar, Fyffe, Powell, Lakeview, Ider, Geraldine, Crossville.
Pine Ridge market data
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Valley Head market data
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Hammondville market data
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Rainsville market data
Nearby city · ~8.8 mi
Mentone market data
Nearby city · ~9.3 mi
Sylvania market data
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Shiloh market data
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Henagar market data
Nearby city · ~12.2 mi
Fyffe market data
Nearby city · ~12.3 mi
Powell market data
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Lakeview market data
Nearby city · ~16.9 mi
Ider market data
Nearby city · ~17.0 mi
Geraldine market data
Nearby city · ~19.1 mi
Crossville market data
Nearby city · ~21.4 mi
Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Broomtown (~11.0 mi), Gaylesville (~15.0 mi), Sand Rock (~16.3 mi), Dutton (~16.3 mi), Collinsville (~16.6 mi), Cedar Bluff (~17.3 mi), Pisgah (~18.0 mi), Section (~18.9 mi), Leesburg (~19.9 mi), Centre (~21.0 mi), Langston (~23.8 mi), Hollywood (~23.9 mi), Scottsboro (~24.2 mi), Lookout Mountain (~28.4 mi), Coats Bend (~28.6 mi), Whitesboro (~29.0 mi).
Census & home facts
Fort Payne data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
14,886
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$158,100
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$48,623
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$670
County FHFA annual change (2025)
2.55%
Census place type
city
County
DeKalb County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
56.41 sq mi
Census GEOID
0127616
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Schools
DeKalb County — 15 schools, 8,717 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. DeKalb addresses may be served by DeKalb County, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Fort Payne FAQ
What are houses worth in Fort Payne, AL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Fort Payne at $158,100.
How much do houses cost in Fort Payne, AL?
For owner-occupied houses in Fort Payne, Census ACS data shows a median value of $158,100. Active listing prices in DeKalb County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Fort Payne, AL?
Fort Payne houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding DeKalb County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Fort Payne, AL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Fort Payne's population at approximately 14,886.
What's the median rent in Fort Payne, AL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Fort Payne at approximately $670 per month.
What is the median household income in Fort Payne, AL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Fort Payne at approximately $48,623.
Is the Fort Payne housing market growing?
DeKalb County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.55% annual change in 2025.
Is Fort Payne, AL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Fort Payne's median home value at about 3.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 17% 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.
What school district serves Fort Payne, AL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest DeKalb County for many Fort Payne addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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