Smith Highlands, Bessemer, AL
Smith Highlands — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Smith Highlands, 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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Smith Highlands Neighborhood Overview
Smith Highlands is a neighborhood in Bessemer, Alabama, primarily served by the 35020 ZIP code. The area presents an accessible entry point into the housing market, with a median home value of $87,000. The average home size is approximately 1,350 square feet, offering practical living space. The neighborhood has a homeownership rate of 54.8%, indicating a fairly even split between owners and renters, with a renter-occupied rate of 45.3%.
The local housing costs reflect the area's median household income of $31,257. For renters, the median gross rent is $828 per month. This combination of affordable home values and rental rates defines the market snapshot for Smith Highlands, catering to both first-time buyers and those seeking budget-conscious rental options within the Bessemer community.
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Smith Highlands Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $87K |
| Median Gross Rent | $828/mo |
| Median Household Income | $31K |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 45.3% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 6.6% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35020 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Smith Highlands, Bessemer
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Smith Highlands
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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 2026-06-01