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Shoal Creek, Alabama houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Shoal Creek, AL (Shelby County) — Census median home value $787,500, county listing prices up about 4.0% over the past year. Market data for Shoal Creek houses and the broader area.
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Shoal Creek, AL is in Shelby County, Alabama — this guide covers houses in Shoal Creek and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 1,371, with a median household income of $165,625. Census data puts the median value of houses in Shoal Creek at $787,500.
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Market overview
Shoal Creek housing market
Shoal Creek is a census-designated place in Shelby County east of Birmingham. Manifest Census data shows a very small community with among the highest median home values and household incomes in the Alabama batch — consistent with Shelby County's upscale suburban housing stock.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$787,500
Population (Census ACS)
1,371
Median household income
$165,625
County price trend (2025)
4.01% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI (2025).
At a glance
Shoal Creek market snapshot
Population
1,371
County
Shelby County
Median Household Income
$165,625
Median Home Value (city)
$787,500
Median Gross Rent
$2,573/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+4.0%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Shoal Creek's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $787,500.
County Price Trend
Shelby County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.01% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Shoal Creek has an estimated population of 1,371 and a median household income of $165,625, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Shoal Creek's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.8x 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 Shoal Creek
County guide: Shelby County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Shoal Creek.
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Nearby communities include Highland Lakes, Brook Highland, Eagle Point, Vandiver, Meadowbrook, Dunnavant, Westover, Chelsea, Sterrett, Indian Springs Village, Pelham, Vincent, Harpersville, Wilsonville, Columbiana, Alabaster.
Highland Lakes market data
Nearby city · ~3.1 mi
Brook Highland market data
Nearby city · ~4.3 mi
Eagle Point market data
Nearby city · ~4.3 mi
Vandiver market data
Nearby city · ~5.1 mi
Meadowbrook market data
Nearby city · ~5.9 mi
Dunnavant market data
Nearby city · ~6.0 mi
Westover market data
Nearby city · ~6.2 mi
Chelsea market data
Nearby city · ~8.5 mi
Sterrett market data
Nearby city · ~8.7 mi
Indian Springs Village market data
Nearby city · ~9.2 mi
Pelham market data
Nearby city · ~10.7 mi
Vincent market data
Nearby city · ~12.5 mi
Harpersville market data
Nearby city · ~13.1 mi
Wilsonville market data
Nearby city · ~14.8 mi
Columbiana market data
Nearby city · ~16.5 mi
Alabaster market data
Nearby city · ~19.3 mi
Nearby counties: Jefferson County (North toward Birmingham.); St. Clair County (Northeast of Shelby County.).
Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Vestavia Hills (~7.7 mi), Irondale (~8.0 mi), Mountain Brook (~8.3 mi), Leeds (~8.3 mi), Homewood (~11.6 mi), Hoover (~12.1 mi), Birmingham (~12.6 mi), Tarrant (~14.3 mi), Grayson Valley (~15.0 mi), Center Point (~15.3 mi), Trussville (~15.8 mi), Fultondale (~16.9 mi), Midfield (~18.0 mi), Fairfield (~18.0 mi), Lipscomb (~18.2 mi), Childersburg (~18.3 mi).
Census & home facts
Shoal Creek data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
1,371
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$787,500
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$165,625
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$2,573
County FHFA annual change (2025)
4.01%
Census place type
CDP
County
Shelby County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
5.04 sq mi
Census GEOID
0169978
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
NewUSAHouses.com communities
Closest verified new-home communities near Shoal Creek
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Stonehenge ↗
D.R. Horton · Sterrett, Alabama · ~6.2 mi · from $289,900
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D.R. Horton · Chelsea, Alabama · ~6.6 mi · from $329,900
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Local life
Life in Shoal Creek
Schools
Shelby County Schools — 31 schools, 21,179 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Shoal Creek addresses are generally served by Shelby County Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Shoal Creek FAQ
What are houses worth in Shoal Creek, AL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Shoal Creek at $787,500.
How much do houses cost in Shoal Creek, AL?
For owner-occupied houses in Shoal Creek, Census ACS data shows a median value of $787,500. Active listing prices in Shelby County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Shoal Creek, AL?
Shoal Creek houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Shelby 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 Shoal Creek, AL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Shoal Creek's population at approximately 1,371.
What's the median rent in Shoal Creek, AL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Shoal Creek at approximately $2,573 per month.
What is the median household income in Shoal Creek, AL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Shoal Creek at approximately $165,625.
Is the Shoal Creek housing market growing?
Shelby County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.01% annual change in 2025.
Is Shoal Creek, AL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Shoal Creek's median home value at about 4.8 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 Shoal Creek, AL?
Most Shoal Creek addresses fall under Shelby County Schools. Attendance zones vary by street, so verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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