Straven, Bessemer, AL
Straven — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Straven, 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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Straven Neighborhood Overview
Straven, Bessemer, Alabama
Straven is a neighborhood in Bessemer, Alabama, primarily served by the 35114 ZIP code. The area presents a stable and established residential profile, characterized by a very high homeownership rate of 88.0%. This indicates a community predominantly composed of homeowners, with renter-occupied housing making up 11.9% of the units.
The local housing market in Straven shows a median home value of $260,600, with homes averaging a size of 1,750 square feet. For renters, the median gross rent is $1,220 per month. The neighborhood's economic standing is reflected in a median household income of $94,778, which aligns with the housing costs and suggests a community with solid financial footing.
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Straven Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $261K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $95K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 88.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 11.9% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35114 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Straven, 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 2026-04-17