Lake Forest, Bessemer, AL
Lake Forest — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Lake 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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Lake Forest Neighborhood Overview
Lake Forest is a residential neighborhood in Bessemer, Alabama, primarily served by the 35114 ZIP code. The area presents a stable and established housing market, characterized by a very high rate of homeownership at 88.0%. This is reflected in the median home value of $260,600, with homes averaging a comfortable 1,750 square feet in size. For the rental segment, which constitutes 11.9% of occupied units, the median gross rent is $1,220 per month.
The neighborhood's economic profile is strong, with a median household income of $94,778, which aligns with and supports the local housing values. This combination of above-average income, high homeownership, and substantial home sizes suggests Lake Forest is a settled, family-oriented community within the Bessemer area. The data indicates a market where ownership is the predominant lifestyle, offering spacious housing for its residents.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 272 neighborhoods in Bessemer.
Lake Forest Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $261K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $95K |
| Homeownership Rate | 88.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 11.9% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.0% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35114 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Lake Forest, Bessemer
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Lake 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