Open
Local agent spot
This featured-agent spot is open for a licensed local real estate professional in Alabama.
Advertise here →Margaret, AL · Market Data
Margaret, Alabama real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Margaret, AL (St. Clair County) — Census median home value $224,700, county listing prices up about 0.6% over the past year.
Margaret, AL is in St. Clair County, Alabama — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 5,538, with a median household income of $97,075. Census data puts Margaret's median home value at $224,700.
At a glance
Margaret market snapshot
Population
5,538
Median Household Income
$97,075
Median Home Value (city)
$224,700
Median Gross Rent
$881/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.6%
Market data compiled from public sources; deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify independently. Full source list ↗
Local resources
Get help buying or selling in Margaret
What can I afford?
Estimate a comfortable price range in under a minute, then connect with a lender for real numbers.
Rough estimate only (28% of income toward housing, ~6.5% illustrative rate, 30-year term) — not a loan offer or pre-qualification. Connect with a lender for real numbers →
Open
Advertise to local buyers
Lenders, inspectors, movers, and other local pros — this spot is open.
Advertise here →Why Margaret
What makes Margaret different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Margaret's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $224,700.
County Price Trend
St. Clair County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.64% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Margaret has an estimated population of 5,538 and a median household income of $97,075, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Margaret's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 11% 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.
Reach Margaret buyers
Builders: feature your communities in front of Margaret buyers — learn about advertising ↗
Want to own this market? Ask about our Margaret domains — see available domains ↗
Common questions
Margaret FAQ
What are home values like in Margaret, AL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Margaret's median home value at $224,700.
What is the population of Margaret, AL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Margaret's population at approximately 5,538.
What's the median rent in Margaret, AL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Margaret at approximately $881 per month.
What is the median household income in Margaret, AL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Margaret at approximately $97,075.
Is the Margaret housing market growing?
St. Clair County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.64% annual change in 2025.
Is Margaret, AL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Margaret's median home value at about 2.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 11% 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.
Search Margaret homes
Look up homes in Margaret
Search new construction and resale homes in Margaret — the same live MLS data agents use, not just what's summarized on this page.
Search Margaret homes ↗Get connected
Find your Margaret new home
Prices, availability, and incentives change weekly and don't always make it onto this page. Tell us your area, budget, and timeline and we'll point you to communities that fit — including options we track but haven't published here yet.
Get connected in MargaretExplore more
Where to go next
Get the Margaret market guide
Tell us what you're looking for — buy, sell, both, invest, rent, or you're an agent, builder, vendor, or advertiser. Include where you want to buy or sell and your address if relevant, and we'll route you to the right resource.
Buyer · Seller · Both · Investor · Renter · Agent/Broker · New Home Builder · Vendor/Service Pro · Advertiser · Other