Best In Alabama Real Estate™: Birmingham

Birmingham, AL has 479 residential builders—more than any other metro in Alabama. This isn’t just growth; it’s a signal of strategic confidence in the future. That divergence suggests developers are preparing for a post-2025 rebound, not reacting to today’s cooling. The real story isn’t just about homes—it’s about economic momentum. This insight comes from ALEX Intelligence’s exclusive 2026 data report: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-07-birmingham-istand-2361-msa No comparison needed. Residential Builders, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2022) #1 Birmingham, AL — 479 #2 Huntsville, AL — 204 #3 Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL — 197 #4 Montgomery, AL — 116 #5 Mobile, AL — 115 #6 Tuscaloosa, AL — 83 #7 Auburn-Opelika, AL — 78 #8 Dothan, AL — 72 #9 Decatur, AL — 49 #10 Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL — 36 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Harrison Keely (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=147413459; Slide 2: Harrison Keely (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=147437606; Slide 3: Chris Pruitt (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=17449247; Slide 4: Davidwells75 (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=21447844 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-07-birmingham-istand-2361-msa 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