Emerald Mountain, AL Housing
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As of 2006-2010, median price of a house in Emerald Mountain is $227,500, which is much higher than the state average of $123,900 and is higher than the national average of $179,900. The median year that a house in Emerald Mountain was built is 1998, which is newer than the median year for a house built in the state which is 1979 and is newer than the median year for a house built in the USA which is 1975.
House Value
Median Value of a Total of 794 Owner Occupied Houses in Emerald Mountain, AL, #20| Emerald Mountain, AL | 227,500 USD |
| Alabama | 117,600 USD |
| U.S. | 188,400 USD |
*Based on 2006-2010 data.
Housing Occupancy
| Emerald Mountain, AL | % | Alabama | U.S. | |
| Total Housing Units | 982, see rank | 100% | 2,171,853 | 131,704,730 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 938 | 95.52%, see rank | 86.74% | 88.62% |
| Owner Occupied | 862 | 87.78%, see rank | 60.44% | 57.69% |
| Renter Occupied | 76 | 7.74%, see rank | 26.30% | 30.93% |
| Vacant Housing Units | 44 | 4.48%, see rank | 13.26% | 11.38% |
| For Rent | 4 | 0.41%, see rank | 3.65% | 3.14% |
| For Sale Only | 15 | 1.53%, see rank | 1.65% | 1.44% |
| Rented or Sold, Not Occupied | 2 | 0.20%, see rank | 0.60% | 0.48% |
| For Seasonal, Recreational, or Occasional Use | 3 | 0.31%, see rank | 2.94% | 3.53% |
| For Migrant Workers | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.01% | 0.02% |
| Other Vacant | 20 | 2.04%, see rank | 4.41% | 2.77% |
*Based on 2010 data. View historical housing occupancy data.
Year Structure Built
Median Built Year, #9| Emerald Mountain, AL | Alabama | U.S. |
| 1998 | 1979 | 1975 |
*Based on 2006-2010 data.
Mortgage Status
| Emerald Mountain, AL | % | Alabama | U.S. | |
| Owner-Occupied Units | 794 | 100% | 1,295,320 | 76,089,650 |
| With a Mortgage | 640 | 80.60%, see rank | 60.97% | 67.94% |
| Without a Mortgage | 154 | 19.40%, see rank | 39.03% | 32.06% |
*Based on 2006-2010 data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units with a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
| Emerald Mountain, AL | 1,425 USD |
| Alabama | 1,110 USD |
| U.S. | 1,524 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
| Monthly Owner Costs | Emerald Mountain, AL | % | Alabama | U.S. |
| $299 or Less | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.32% | 0.22% |
| $300 to $499 | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 3.80% | 1.85% |
| $500 to $699 | 29 | 4.53%, see rank | 11.79% | 5.39% |
| $700 to $999 | 18 | 2.81%, see rank | 25.76% | 14.41% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 325 | 50.78%, see rank | 32.33% | 27.08% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 149 | 23.28%, see rank | 14.24% | 19.94% |
| $2,000 to $2,999 | 109 | 17.03%, see rank | 8.75% | 19.39% |
| $3,000 or More | 10 | 1.56%, see rank | 3.00% | 11.73% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
| Emerald Mountain, AL | 18.80% of the Total Income |
| Alabama | 22.10% of the Total Income |
| U.S. | 25.00% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
| Emerald Mountain, AL | % | Alabama | U.S. | |
| 10% or Less | 15 | 2.34%, see rank | 6.62% | 4.85% |
| 10% to 20% | 371 | 57.97%, see rank | 36.44% | 28.90% |
| 20% to 30% | 209 | 32.66%, see rank | 26.85% | 28.42% |
| 30% to 40% | 30 | 4.69%, see rank | 12.25% | 15.27% |
| 40% or More | 15 | 2.34%, see rank | 17.35% | 22.15% |
*Based on 2006-2010 data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units without a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
| Emerald Mountain, AL | 321 USD |
| Alabama | 329 USD |
| U.S. | 431 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
| Monthly Owner Costs | Emerald Mountain, AL | % | Alabama | U.S. |
| $199 or Less | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 14.43% | 8.92% |
| $200 to $299 | 58 | 37.66%, see rank | 27.79% | 16.68% |
| $300 to $499 | 69 | 44.81%, see rank | 40.80% | 35.65% |
| $500 to $699 | 12 | 7.79%, see rank | 11.92% | 20.07% |
| $700 or More | 15 | 9.74%, see rank | 5.06% | 18.68% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
| Emerald Mountain, AL | 10.00% of the Total Income |
| Alabama | 11.60% of the Total Income |
| U.S. | 12.70% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
| Emerald Mountain, AL | % | Alabama | U.S. | |
| 10% or Less | 139 | 90.26%, see rank | 43.09% | 38.92% |
| 10% to 20% | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 30.50% | 31.98% |
| 20% to 30% | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 11.26% | 12.67% |
| 30% to 40% | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 5.26% | 5.90% |
| 40% or More | 15 | 9.74%, see rank | 8.51% | 9.51% |
*Based on 2006-2010 data.
Units in Structure
| Emerald Mountain, AL | % | Alabama | U.S. | |
| Total Housing Units | 960 | 100% | 2,146,513 | 130,038,080 |
| 1-unit, Detached | 925 | 96.35%, see rank | 68.13% | 61.62% |
| 1-unit, Attached | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 1.81% | 5.74% |
| 2 Units | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 2.16% | 3.88% |
| 3 or 4 Units | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 2.91% | 4.47% |
| 5 to 9 Units | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 4.22% | 4.84% |
| 10 or More Units | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 6.14% | 12.68% |
| Mobile Home, Boat, RV, Van, etc. | 35 | 3.65%, see rank | 14.62% | 6.76% |
*Based on 2006-2010 data.
Rooms
| Emerald Mountain, AL | % | Alabama | U.S. | |
| Total Housing Units | 960 | 100% | 2,146,513 | 130,038,080 |
| 1 Room | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.69% | 1.59% |
| 2 Rooms | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 1.31% | 2.62% |
| 3 Rooms | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 6.11% | 9.02% |
| 4 Rooms | 63 | 6.56%, see rank | 16.18% | 16.85% |
| 5 Rooms | 99 | 10.31%, see rank | 24.11% | 20.93% |
| 6 Rooms | 189 | 19.69%, see rank | 21.41% | 18.56% |
| 7 Rooms | 272 | 28.33%, see rank | 13.27% | 12.38% |
| 8 Rooms | 214 | 22.29%, see rank | 8.23% | 8.39% |
| 9 Rooms or More | 123 | 12.81%, see rank | 8.71% | 9.65% |
| Median Rooms | 7.00, see rank | - | 5.60 | 5.50 |
*Based on 2006-2010 data.
Bedrooms
| Emerald Mountain, AL | % | Alabama | U.S. | |
| Total Housing Units | 960 | 100% | 2,146,513 | 130,038,080 |
| No Bedroom | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.77% | 1.84% |
| 1 Bedroom | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 6.45% | 11.32% |
| 2 Bedrooms | 69 | 7.19%, see rank | 24.90% | 27.20% |
| 3 Bedrooms | 371 | 38.65%, see rank | 50.32% | 39.80% |
| 4 Bedrooms | 507 | 52.81%, see rank | 14.53% | 15.80% |
| 5 or More Bedrooms | 13 | 1.35%, see rank | 3.04% | 4.04% |
*Based on 2006-2010 data.
House Heating Fuel
| Emerald Mountain, AL | % | Alabama | U.S. | |
| Total Housing Units | 893 | 100% | 1,821,210 | 114,235,996 |
| Utility Gas | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 32.56% | 49.91% |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 66 | 7.39%, see rank | 9.21% | 5.38% |
| Electricity | 827 | 92.61%, see rank | 56.48% | 34.20% |
| Fuel Oil, Kerosene, etc. | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.29% | 7.07% |
| Coal or Coke | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.01% | 0.12% |
| Wood | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 1.13% | 1.97% |
| Solar Energy | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Other Fuel | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.08% | 0.42% |
| No Fuel Used | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.23% | 0.90% |
*Based on 2006-2010 data.
Gross Rent
| Monthly Rental | Emerald Mountain, AL | % | Alabama | U.S. |
| Occupied Units Paying Rent | 99 | 100% | 461,552 | 35,969,315 |
| $199 or Less | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 3.47% | 2.25% |
| $200 to $299 | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 5.38% | 3.41% |
| $300 to $499 | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 19.26% | 9.80% |
| $500 to $699 | 21 | 21.21%, see rank | 30.41% | 19.41% |
| $700 to $999 | 53 | 53.54%, see rank | 28.35% | 29.88% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 14 | 14.14%, see rank | 10.83% | 23.51% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 11 | 11.11%, see rank | 1.47% | 7.56% |
| $2,000 or More | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.83% | 4.16% |
| Median | $954, see rank | - | $644 | $841 |
*Based on 2006-2010 data.
Vehicle Available
| Emerald Mountain, AL | % | Alabama | U.S. | |
| Occupied Housing Units | 893 | 100% | 1,821,210 | 114,235,996 |
| No Vehicles Available | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 6.45% | 8.85% |
| 1 Vehicles Available | 143 | 16.01%, see rank | 31.95% | 33.28% |
| 2 Vehicles Available | 500 | 55.99%, see rank | 37.55% | 37.87% |
| 3 or More Vehicles Available | 250 | 28.00%, see rank | 24.04% | 20.00% |
*Based on 2006-2010 data.