Is Birmingham, AL 35222 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Birmingham housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 44% of homes in Birmingham, AL 35222 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 37 days and there were 2.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 56 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 32%, homes sold more slowly (35 days then) and the median sale price fell 8% to $383,584. Overall, Birmingham is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Jefferson County, homes here sell faster than in 85% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 98%. On our competition score, Birmingham ranks #3 of 249 AL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 79 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Birmingham 35234 (0% sold over asking) or Birmingham 35233 (0% sold over asking), while Birmingham 35223 (51% sold over asking) is even more competitive.