Is Perry County, AL good for real estate investing?

Perry County has an investment score of 38/100, rated as "Avoid". The county ranks #727 nationally among 1000 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Perry?

The median home price in Perry County is $134,483. This ranks #104 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Perry?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in Perry County would generate positive cash flow of $0/month. Individual property performance varies based on purchase price, rent, and operating expenses.

Perry County

AlabamaPopulation: 8,479

/100

Avoid

#727 of 1,000 counties

#57 in Alabama (67 counties)

Analysis by RentalCalcs ResearchIndependent data + algorithm-driven scoring

Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$134,483

Median Home Price

42% below national median

$7,985/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

5.94%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

+$0

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

38/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

6/100

Based on -9.4% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

68/100

Price-to-income ratio of 4.2x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

-Declining home values (-9.4% YoY)
-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
-Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population

8,479

Median Income

$32,332

vs $57,059 national est.

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

4.2x

Moderately affordable

Who this market fits

Skip if

−You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)
−You expect appreciation to carry the deal, but prices have declined year over year
−You want a market with broad institutional consensus on fundamentals

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
DallasAL	49	$84,056	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
BarbourAL	48	$145,070	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
ClarkeAL	46	$134,711	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
MarengoAL	42	$141,274	Est. pending	—	Avoid	View
FranklinAL	42	$176,949	Est. pending	—	Avoid	View
CurrentPerryAL	38	$134,483	Est. pending	—	Avoid

The Bottom Line

AvoidPerry may be challenging for traditional rentals. High prices or low rents make cash flow difficult.

Perry County in Alabama scores 38/100, ranking #727 of 1,000 US counties (top 96%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash

0.0%

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Cheaper alternatives to Perry

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Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

38/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

6/100

Based on -9.4% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

68/100

Price-to-income ratio of 4.2x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
DallasAL	49	$84,056	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
BarbourAL	48	$145,070	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
ClarkeAL	46	$134,711	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
MarengoAL	42	$141,274	Est. pending	—	Avoid	View
FranklinAL	42	$176,949	Est. pending	—	Avoid	View
CurrentPerryAL	38	$134,483	Est. pending	—	Avoid

The Bottom Line

AvoidPerry may be challenging for traditional rentals. High prices or low rents make cash flow difficult.

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash

0.0%