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Looking for a Jefferson County, AL distressed property list? ListCentral.US provides weekly-updated distressed property data for Jefferson County, Alabama, for investors, wholesalers, real estate agents, contractors, and handyman crews. With an estimated 665,742 residents (U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025), Jefferson County ranks #108 among U.S. counties by population. Jefferson County belongs to the Birmingham, AL metropolitan area, which had an estimated 1,197,766 residents in 2025.
Pricing: 25 free records for Jefferson County (one-time), or 250 records for $24. Choose the 250 Records option and check out, then email info@listcentral.us with “Jefferson County, AL” (or put it in the order note) and you'll receive your data within 24 hours.
What's Included in Each Distressed Property Record
- Owner name
- Property address
- Mailing address
- Property characteristics — bedrooms, bathrooms, and other property details
- Distress type — such as tax delinquent, foreclosure, or vacant
Jefferson County Housing Market Snapshot
Population is from the Census Bureau's 2025 estimates; housing and income figures are American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates for 2020–2024.
| Estimated population (2025) | 665,742 |
|---|---|
| Population change since 2020 | -1.3% |
| Housing units | 310,789 |
| Vacant housing units | 40,906 (13.2%) |
| Owner-occupied households | 172,419 (63.9%) |
| Renter-occupied households | 97,464 (36.1%) |
| Median home value | $240,000 |
| Median gross rent | $1,193/month |
| Median household income | $66,388 |
| Median year homes were built | 1975 |
| Median age of residents | 37.7 |
What the Numbers Mean for Jefferson County Distressed Property Buyers
- Vacancy. About 13.2% of Jefferson County's housing units (40,906 homes) were vacant in the 2020–2024 ACS, above the U.S. figure of 10.1%. That count includes homes for rent, for sale, and seasonal homes, so it is a market-wide signal rather than a count of distressed homes; our county list is what identifies the distressed ones.
- Housing age. The median home in Jefferson County was built in 1975, close to the U.S. median (1980), so distressed homes here span a typical mix of repair needs.
- Prices. The median home value of $240,000 is 28% below the U.S. median of $332,700, and equals 3.6 times the county's median household income of $66,388. That puts deal spreads in a mid-range for wholesalers and flippers.
- Tenure. 63.9% of occupied homes in Jefferson County are owner-occupied versus 36.1% renter-occupied, close to the national split. Expect a mix of owner-occupant and landlord-owned distress.
- Population trend. Jefferson County lost 1.3% of its population between 2020 and 2025 (net migration -1,173 in 2025). Shrinking demand can raise motivation among sellers who cannot wait out the market, and it makes careful comps essential for buyers.
How Investors and Contractors Use Jefferson County Distressed Property Data
Wholesalers and investors use the list to contact owners of distressed homes in Jefferson County before they reach the MLS. With about 172,419 owner-occupied and 97,464 renter-occupied households in the county, each weekly refresh surfaces new distress signals across a large pool of properties. Contractors and handyman crews use the same records, including property characteristics such as bedrooms and bathrooms, to find repair and renovation work early.
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Jefferson County Distressed Property List FAQ
How much does a Jefferson County distressed property list cost? 25 records are free (one-time), and 250 records cost $24.
How do I order Jefferson County data? Select the 250 Records option and check out, then email info@listcentral.us with “Jefferson County, AL”. You'll receive your data within 24 hours. For the free 25 records, just email us.
What does each record include? Owner name, property address, mailing address, property characteristics such as bedrooms and bathrooms, and the distress type (for example tax delinquent, foreclosure, or vacant).
How big is the Jefferson County housing market? The 2020–2024 ACS counts 310,789 housing units in Jefferson County, of which 269,883 are occupied.
How often is the data updated? Weekly.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates (Vintage 2025) and American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024). Distressed property records are supplied by ListCentral.US.