West Highlands, Bessemer, AL
West Highlands — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for West 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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West Highlands Neighborhood Overview
West Highlands is a neighborhood in Bessemer, Alabama, primarily within the 35020 ZIP code. The local housing market is characterized by affordability, with a median home value of $87,000 and an average home size of approximately 1,350 square feet. The neighborhood has a notable mix of homeowners and renters, with a homeownership rate of 54.8% and a renter-occupied rate of 45.3%.
The economic profile shows a median household income of $31,257, which aligns with the accessible housing costs. For renters, the median gross rent is $828 per month. This combination of lower home values and rents positions West Highlands as an entry point into the Bessemer housing market, offering primarily single-family homes at a scale that supports both ownership and rental living within the community.
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West 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 West Highlands, 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 2026-05-30