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Selma, Alabama houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Selma, AL (Dallas County) — Census median home value $102,500, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year. Market data for Selma houses and the broader area.
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Selma, AL is in Dallas County, Alabama — this guide covers houses in Selma and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 17,442, with a median household income of $32,184. Census data puts the median value of houses in Selma at $102,500.
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Market overview
Selma housing market
Selma is in Dallas County, Alabama. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Selma and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$102,500
Population (Census ACS)
17,442
Median household income
$32,184
County price trend (2025)
0.4% 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
Selma market snapshot
Population
17,442
County
Dallas County
Median Household Income
$32,184
Median Home Value (city)
$102,500
Median Gross Rent
$723/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.4%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Selma's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $102,500.
County Price Trend
Dallas County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.4% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Selma has an estimated population of 17,442 and a median household income of $32,184, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Selma's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.2x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 27% 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 Selma
County guide: Dallas County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Selma.
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Nearby communities include Selmont-West Selmont, Valley Grande, Orrville.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Benton (~14.8 mi), White Hall (~20.4 mi), Autaugaville (~22.0 mi), Marion (~22.1 mi), Billingsley (~25.7 mi), Mosses (~26.1 mi), Gordonville (~26.3 mi), Uniontown (~26.4 mi), Lowndesboro (~26.6 mi), Boykin (~28.4 mi), Catherine (~30.0 mi), Hayneville (~31.2 mi), Camden (~32.5 mi), Prattville (~34.3 mi), Oak Hill (~34.3 mi), Pine Level (~35.7 mi).
Census & home facts
Selma data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
17,442
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$102,500
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$32,184
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$723
County FHFA annual change (2025)
0.4%
Census place type
city
County
Dallas County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
13.81 sq mi
Census GEOID
0169120
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Life in Selma
Schools
Selma City — 11 schools, 2,587 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Dallas addresses may be served by Selma City, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Selma FAQ
What are houses worth in Selma, AL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Selma at $102,500.
How much do houses cost in Selma, AL?
For owner-occupied houses in Selma, Census ACS data shows a median value of $102,500. Active listing prices in Dallas County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Selma, AL?
Selma houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Dallas 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 Selma, AL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Selma's population at approximately 17,442.
What's the median rent in Selma, AL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Selma at approximately $723 per month.
What is the median household income in Selma, AL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Selma at approximately $32,184.
Is the Selma housing market growing?
Dallas County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.4% annual change in 2025.
Is Selma, AL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Selma's median home value at about 3.2 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 27% 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 Selma, AL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Selma City for many Selma addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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