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Red Bay, Alabama houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Red Bay, AL (Franklin County) — Census median home value $105,500, county listing prices up about 1.0% over the past year. Market data for Red Bay houses and the broader area.
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Red Bay, AL is in Franklin County, Alabama — this guide covers houses in Red Bay and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 3,213, with a median household income of $35,587. Census data puts the median value of houses in Red Bay at $105,500.
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Market overview
Red Bay housing market
Red Bay is in Franklin County, Alabama. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Red Bay and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$105,500
Population (Census ACS)
3,213
Median household income
$35,587
County price trend (2025)
0.96% 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
Red Bay market snapshot
Population
3,213
County
Franklin County
Median Household Income
$35,587
Median Home Value (city)
$105,500
Median Gross Rent
$565/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+1.0%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Red Bay's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $105,500.
County Price Trend
Franklin County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.96% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Red Bay has an estimated population of 3,213 and a median household income of $35,587, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Red Bay's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 19% 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 Red Bay
County guide: Franklin County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Red Bay.
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Nearby communities include Vina, Hodges, Belgreen, Spruce Pine, Russellville, Phil Campbell.
Vina market data
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Hodges market data
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Belgreen market data
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Spruce Pine market data
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Russellville market data
Nearby city · ~23.8 mi
Phil Campbell market data
Nearby city · ~25.2 mi
Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Hackleburg (~20.9 mi), Hamilton (~22.6 mi), Cherokee (~24.3 mi), Bear Creek (~27.2 mi), Littleville (~28.7 mi), Tuscumbia (~31.5 mi), Haleyville (~32.7 mi), Sheffield (~33.4 mi), Guin (~34.0 mi), Twin (~34.7 mi), Brilliant (~35.3 mi), Muscle Shoals (~35.6 mi), Natural Bridge (~38.7 mi), Leighton (~39.1 mi), Hatton (~42.0 mi), Lynn (~42.6 mi).
Census & home facts
Red Bay data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
3,213
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$105,500
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$35,587
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$565
County FHFA annual change (2025)
0.96%
Census place type
city
County
Franklin County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
9.75 sq mi
Census GEOID
0163576
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
Franklin County — 10 schools, 3,637 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Franklin addresses may be served by Franklin County, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Red Bay FAQ
What are houses worth in Red Bay, AL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Red Bay at $105,500.
How much do houses cost in Red Bay, AL?
For owner-occupied houses in Red Bay, Census ACS data shows a median value of $105,500. Active listing prices in Franklin County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Red Bay, AL?
Red Bay houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Franklin 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 Red Bay, AL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Red Bay's population at approximately 3,213.
What's the median rent in Red Bay, AL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Red Bay at approximately $565 per month.
What is the median household income in Red Bay, AL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Red Bay at approximately $35,587.
Is the Red Bay housing market growing?
Franklin County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.96% annual change in 2025.
Is Red Bay, AL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Red Bay's median home value at about 3.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 19% 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 Red Bay, AL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Franklin County for many Red Bay addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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