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Muscle Shoals, Alabama houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Muscle Shoals, AL (Colbert County) — Census median home value $198,300, county listing prices up about 7.3% over the past year. Market data for Muscle Shoals houses and the broader area.
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Muscle Shoals, AL is in Colbert County, Alabama — this guide covers houses in Muscle Shoals and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 16,670, with a median household income of $70,927. Census data puts the median value of houses in Muscle Shoals at $198,300.
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Market overview
Muscle Shoals housing market
Muscle Shoals is in Colbert County, Alabama. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Muscle Shoals and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$198,300
Population (Census ACS)
16,670
Median household income
$70,927
County price trend (2025)
7.3% 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
Muscle Shoals market snapshot
Population
16,670
County
Colbert County
Median Household Income
$70,927
Median Home Value (city)
$198,300
Median Gross Rent
$939/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 Muscle Shoals's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $198,300.
County Price Trend
Colbert County's FHFA house price index shows a 7.3% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Muscle Shoals has an estimated population of 16,670 and a median household income of $70,927, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Muscle Shoals's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 16% 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 Muscle Shoals
County guide: Colbert County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Muscle Shoals.
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Nearby communities include Sheffield, Tuscumbia, Leighton, Littleville, Cherokee.
Sheffield market data
Nearby city · ~3.7 mi
Tuscumbia market data
Nearby city · ~4.2 mi
Leighton market data
Nearby city · ~7.1 mi
Littleville market data
Nearby city · ~10.4 mi
Cherokee market data
Nearby city · ~18.9 mi
Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Florence (~6.2 mi), St. Florian (~9.1 mi), Underwood-Petersville (~9.9 mi), Killen (~10.1 mi), Town Creek (~13.8 mi), Russellville (~17.2 mi), Hatton (~17.7 mi), Courtland (~18.1 mi), North Courtland (~19.1 mi), Rogersville (~20.7 mi), Lexington (~21.0 mi), Belgreen (~22.6 mi), Anderson (~23.6 mi), Spruce Pine (~24.8 mi), Moulton (~26.6 mi), Hillsboro (~26.8 mi).
Census & home facts
Muscle Shoals data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
16,670
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$198,300
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$70,927
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$939
County FHFA annual change (2025)
7.3%
Census place type
city
County
Colbert County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
16.87 sq mi
Census GEOID
0153016
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Muscle Shoals
Schools
Muscle Shoals City — 7 schools, 2,896 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Colbert addresses may be served by Muscle Shoals City, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Muscle Shoals FAQ
What are houses worth in Muscle Shoals, AL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Muscle Shoals at $198,300.
How much do houses cost in Muscle Shoals, AL?
For owner-occupied houses in Muscle Shoals, Census ACS data shows a median value of $198,300. Active listing prices in Colbert County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Muscle Shoals, AL?
Muscle Shoals houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Colbert 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 Muscle Shoals, AL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Muscle Shoals's population at approximately 16,670.
What's the median rent in Muscle Shoals, AL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Muscle Shoals at approximately $939 per month.
What is the median household income in Muscle Shoals, AL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Muscle Shoals at approximately $70,927.
Is the Muscle Shoals housing market growing?
Colbert County's FHFA house price index shows a 7.3% annual change in 2025.
Is Muscle Shoals, AL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Muscle Shoals's median home value at about 2.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 16% 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 Muscle Shoals, AL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Muscle Shoals City for many Muscle Shoals addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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