Highland Park vs Homewood
Highland Park, Birmingham and Homewood · Birmingham
Homewood sells for about $168,000 (30%) more than Highland Park.
Figures as of
Side by side
As of October 19, 2026.
| Highland Park | Homewood | |
|---|---|---|
Median sold price Last 90 days | $399,500 More affordable | $567,500 |
Homes sold Last 90 days | 20 | 70 More recent sales |
Median days on market Typical range in brackets | 43 days (29–68) | 40 days (23–76) Sells faster |
Active listings | 38 | 60 More to choose from |
Active price range | $66K – $1.2M | $110K – $2.2M |
Market condition Based on typical time to sell | Balanced | Balanced |
Entry price point | $154,900 Lower at this rung | $386,175 |
Middle price point | $267,450 Lower at this rung | $489,000 |
Upper price point | $372,425 Lower at this rung | $714,250 |
A budget between $110,000 and $1,199,000 can shop both.
Which one is right for you?
Highland Park and Homewood both sit in a Balanced market, but the biggest difference for many buyers is price: if you want the lower median sold price, look at Highland Park; if you want the higher median sold price, look at Homewood.
If budget is the main filter, look at Highland Park for a median sold price of $399,500; look at Homewood for a median sold price of $567,500. The difference in median sold price is $168,000 (30% of the higher median). For a range that can shop both, the overlap runs from $110,000 to $1,199,000.
If speed matters most, look at Homewood for a median of 40 days on market for sold homes; look at Highland Park for a median of 43 days on market for sold homes. The difference in median days on market is 3 days, so Homewood moves a bit faster at the median.
If you want more inventory depth, look at Homewood for 60 active listings and 70 homes sold in the last 90 days; look at Highland Park for 38 active listings and 20 homes sold in the last 90 days. That means Homewood offers more current options and more recent turnover to compare against.
If price-tier reach is the priority, look at Highland Park for an entry band price point of $154,900 and an upper band price point of $372,425; look at Homewood for an entry band price point of $386,175 and an upper band price point of $714,250. Highland Park reaches lower, while Homewood stretches farther upward.
The right choice depends on whether budget, speed, inventory depth, or price-tier reach ranks highest for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Highland Park more expensive than Homewood?
No—Homewood has the higher median sold price at $567,500, which is $168,000 above Highland Park’s $399,500. Highland Park’s active listings run from $65,720 to $1,199,000, while Homewood’s run from $110,000 to $2,200,000, so the two areas cover different price bands.
Which sells faster, Highland Park or Homewood?
Homewood sells faster, with a median of 40 days on market for sold homes versus 43 days in Highland Park, a difference of 3 days. Highland Park’s middle half of sales ran from 29 to 68 days, while Homewood’s ran from 23 to 76 days.
What does $110,000 buy in Highland Park vs Homewood?
$110,000 sits inside both markets, but it is near the low end in Homewood and above Highland Park’s minimum list price of $65,720. In Highland Park, the entry band price point is $154,900, while Homewood’s entry band price point is $386,175, so the same budget reaches different parts of each market.
Which has more homes for sale, Highland Park or Homewood?
Homewood has more homes for sale, with 60 active listings compared with 38 in Highland Park, a difference of 22. Homewood also had 70 homes sold in the last 90 days, while Highland Park had 20, so its market is moving through a larger set of listings.
Should I buy in Highland Park or Homewood?
It depends on the trade-off: Highland Park offers a median sold price of $399,500 with 38 active listings and a Balanced market, while Homewood offers a median sold price of $567,500 with 60 active listings and a Balanced market. For a budget that can shop both, the shared range is $110,000 to $1,199,000.
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