Living in Prattville
Prattville is the seat of Autauga County and reaches into Elmore County. Industrialist Daniel Pratt founded it in 1839 around his cotton gin works on Autauga Creek, and the city counted 37,781 residents in the 2020 census. It sits just west of Interstate 65 and is part of the Montgomery metro area.
Prattville is called the Fountain City for its artesian wells, many of which still feed decorative and drinking fountains around town. The Daniel Pratt Historic District, on the National Register of Historic Places, has more than 150 buildings, and Heritage Park sits on the banks of Autauga Creek downtown.
The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Capitol Hill has three 18-hole public courses on the bank of the Alabama River, and its Senator course hosted an LPGA tournament from 2007 to 2012. Cooters Pond Park has boat ramps, docks, trails and fishing on the river.
Schools
Autauga County Schools serves the city, and Central Alabama Community College has a Prattville campus.
Shannon in Prattville
Prattville, along with Montgomery, is where Shannon has sold the most in Alabama. She grew up nearby in Montgomery, and her extensive experience in new home construction sales helps buyers choosing between new neighborhoods and established homes.
The Prattville market
Prattville is one of the quicker markets around Montgomery. Its median sale price was $319,048 in September, up 3.0% from a year earlier, homes sold in a median of 47 days, four days faster than last year, and 21.1% sold above list price.
Across the wider Montgomery area, July's median sale price was $262,800, up 1.1%, and homes averaged 80 days on the market.
Prattville, September 2026
City of Prattville
- Median sale price
- $319,048Up 3.0% from September 2025
- Median days on market
- 474 days faster than a year ago
- Sale-to-list price
- 98.7%Up 0.2 points from a year ago
- Sold above list price
- 21.1%Up 8.0 points from a year ago
Montgomery area, July 2026
Montgomery Area Association of Realtors sales
- Median sale price
- $262,800Up 1.1% from July 2025
- Homes sold
- 420Down 0.7% from July 2025
- Average days on market
- 8010 days slower than July 2025
- Active listings
- 1,580Up 2.6% from July 2025
- New construction
- 68 sales16.2% of sales; median $359,095, up 2.6%
Well-priced Prattville homes move quickly, and about one in five sells above list, so be ready to act when the right one comes up.
Prattville is selling faster than the wider area; a sharp price and good preparation can draw strong offers.
Sources: Redfin, Prattville housing market, September 2026 · Alabama Center for Real Estate (ACRE), University of Alabama, Montgomery-area report for July 2026. Figures are for the month shown and change monthly; ask Shannon for the latest numbers on a specific neighborhood or home.
Questions about Prattville
Why is Prattville called the Fountain City?
For its artesian wells, many of which still feed decorative and drinking fountains around town.
Who founded Prattville?
Industrialist and cotton gin manufacturer Daniel Pratt founded the city in 1839 on Autauga Creek.
How many people live in Prattville?
Prattville counted 37,781 residents in the 2020 census. It is the seat of Autauga County and reaches into Elmore County.
Is there golf in Prattville?
Yes. The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Capitol Hill has three 18-hole public courses on the Alabama River.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Prattville?
Shannon Baker, with LAH Sotheby's International Realty, works with buyers and sellers in Prattville. She is licensed in Alabama and Florida and has more than $100 million in sales volume over the past five years. Call or text her at (850) 420-8678 or email shannon@lahsothebysrealty.com.