South Calera, Bessemer, AL
South Calera — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for South Calera, 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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South Calera Neighborhood Overview
South Calera, Bessemer, Alabama
South Calera is a neighborhood in Bessemer, Alabama, primarily within the 35040 ZIP code. The area presents a stable housing market with a median home value of $183,700 and an average home size of 1,425 square feet. This market is characterized by a high rate of homeownership, with 80.1% of housing units occupied by their owners, indicating a settled, resident-owned community.
The neighborhood's financial profile is anchored by a median household income of $72,474. For the rental segment, which makes up 19.9% of occupied units, the median gross rent is $1,487 per month. These figures together sketch a picture of a neighborhood that is predominantly owner-occupied with a modest but established rental market, offering housing options at values below many national averages.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 272 neighborhoods in Bessemer.
South Calera Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $184K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $72K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 80.1% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 19.9% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 8.5% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Buyer's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35040 |
Top Real Estate Agents in South Calera, Bessemer
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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 2026-04-19