East Thomas Gardens, Birmingham, AL
East Thomas Gardens — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for East Thomas Gardens, Birmingham, 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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East Thomas Gardens Neighborhood Overview
East Thomas Gardens is a neighborhood in Birmingham, Alabama, located primarily within the 35204 ZIP code. The area presents an accessible entry point into the Birmingham housing market, with a median home value of $80,000. The market is characterized by a notable renter majority, with a homeownership rate of 42.9% and a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 57.1%. For renters, the median gross rent is $718 per month.
The local economic context is reflected in a median household income of $30,414. The available housing stock offers an average home size of approximately 1,275 square feet. This combination of lower home values and rents defines the neighborhood's current affordability profile within the city.
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East Thomas Gardens Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $80K |
| Median Gross Rent | $718/mo |
| Median Household Income | $30K |
| Homeownership Rate | 42.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 57.1% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 10.0% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35204 |
Top Real Estate Agents in East Thomas Gardens, Birmingham
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for East Thomas Gardens
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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