West Lake Highlands, Bessemer, AL
West Lake Highlands — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for West Lake 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 Lake Highlands Neighborhood Overview
West Lake Highlands is a neighborhood in Bessemer, Alabama, primarily within the 35020 ZIP code. The area presents an affordable entry point into the housing market, with a median home value of $87,000. The typical 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 lower home values and rents characterizes West Lake Highlands as a budget-conscious community within the Bessemer area, where homeownership remains an attainable goal for a majority of its residents.
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West Lake 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 Lake 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 2026-05-31