Is Sweet Water, AL 36782 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Sweet Water is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list—Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list—Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market—Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft—

The Sweet Water housing market right now

There haven’t been enough recent sales here for a detailed summary yet.

About the area

Marengo County, AL

Population	1,850
Median income	$51,429
Average income	$73,279
Median home value	$66,200
Median rent	$909/month
Owner-occupied	89% of homes
Median year built	1983
Walkability	3.9 of 20 · least walkable

Natural hazard riskTornadoes (relatively high), extreme heat (moderate)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 36782; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA); walkability from the EPA National Walkability Index.

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Nearby markets

Demopolis 36732Buyer’s market $87 /sq ft Dixons Mills 36736 — /sq ft Linden 36748Buyer’s market $64 /sq ft Thomaston 36783 — /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Dixons Mills, AL36736 · 10 miles away77% similarpricier homes ($43K more) · younger residents Pine Hill, AL36769 · 21 miles away77% similarmore renters Gilbertown, AL36908 · 28 miles away72% similarpricier homes ($45K more) · 8 min longer commute Uniontown, AL36786 · 36 miles away71% similarmore renters

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Questions about Sweet Water real estate

What are property taxes in Sweet Water?

About 0.38% of a home’s value a year in Marengo County, or roughly $1,520 on a $400,000 home.

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