Highland Forest, Bessemer, AL
Highland Forest — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Highland Forest, Bessemer, Alabama. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC) licensing database.
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Highland Forest Neighborhood Overview
Highland Forest is a residential neighborhood in Bessemer, Alabama, primarily served by the 35127 ZIP code. The area presents a stable, predominantly owner-occupied community, with a homeownership rate of 77.2%. This stability is reflected in the local housing market, where the median home value is $173,100, and the typical home offers a comfortable average size of 1,675 square feet.
The neighborhood's economic profile shows a median household income of $72,917, which aligns with the local housing costs. For the rental market, which comprises 22.8% of occupied units, the median gross rent is $1,183 per month. This combination of solid homeownership, affordable median home values, and a balanced income-to-housing cost ratio characterizes Highland Forest as a settled community within the Bessemer area.
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Highland Forest Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $173K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $73K |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.8% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 1.7% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35127 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Highland Forest, Bessemer
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Highland Forest
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-05-30