Looking to buy a haunted house?

There are around 22,000 potentially haunted houses in the U.S., according to a new study from RealtyTrac.

Alabama might be the place to look, according to a new report, “America’s Most Haunted,” from RealtyTrac, which claims it has identified the top housing markets in America that are most likely haunted.

RealtyTrac said Mobile, particularly in the 36610 ZIP code, is the top potentially haunted market in America. As many as 69 homes, one in every 89, could be haunted in that area.

For full disclosure, RealtyTrac admits that the only criteria it used for the study was analyzing single-family units that are unoccupied and the owner is deceased.

Jefferson County also made the list, among others such as Mahoning County, Ohio; Wayne County, Mich.; Lake County, Ind.; Allegheny County, Pa., Hinds County, Miss., Schuylkill County, Pa.; and Westmoreland County, Pa.

According to RealtyTrac, of its nationwide search for potentially haunted destinations, 22,000 single-family units qualify, making that one in every 5,973 homes.

So, if you’re looking for a new home, and you’re in the Halloween spirit, look no farther than the Yellowhammer State.

Bryan Davis is the research/media coordinator for the Alabama Center for Real Estate housed within the Culverhouse College of Commerce at the University of Alabama. He can be reached at 205-348-5416 or at bkdavis@culverhouse.ua.edu.

The Alabama Center for Real Estate’s core purpose is to advance the real estate industry in Alabama by providing relevant resources in the areas of research, education and outreach.