Best In Alabama Real Estate™: Birmingham

Midfield, Alabama leads the state in homes owned free and clear—49.0% of all homes carry no mortgage. This is not a trend in new construction, but a legacy of decades of steady ownership. The data comes from ALEX Intelligence’s analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2024 5-Year Estimates, published October 18, 2026: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-18-birmingham-free-and-clear-place-mkt. This is not about luxury or speculation—this is about financial security. How many of your clients are in this position? What does it mean for long-term stability in a cooling market? Let’s discuss the quiet strength of generational equity. Homes Owned Free and Clear, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Midfield — 49.0% #2 Oneonta — 47.5% #3 Fairfield — 46.7% #4 Jasper — 46.2% #5 Tarrant — 46.0% #6 Clanton — 44.0% #7 Bessemer — 43.9% #8 Mountain Brook — 42.6% #9 Pell City — 42.0% #10 Fultondale — 40.1% Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Lahti213 (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=48152951; Slide 2: Mx. Granger (CC0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=56985876; Slide 3: qwesy qwesy (CC BY 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=58940081; Slide 4: Chris Pruitt (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=17449455 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-18-birmingham-free-and-clear-place-mkt View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902