Glen Iris, Birmingham, AL
Glen Iris — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Glen Iris, 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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Glen Iris Neighborhood Overview
Glen Iris is a neighborhood in Birmingham, Alabama, primarily within ZIP code 35205. The housing market here is classified as Mid-Market, with a median home value of $268,900. The average home size is approximately 1,025 square feet, indicating a stock of moderately sized residences. The neighborhood has a notably high rental presence, with a homeownership rate of 30.7% and a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 69.3%.
The local rental market shows a median gross rent of $978 per month. This aligns with the area's median household income of $48,681. The dynamics between home values, rents, and income paint a picture of a neighborhood where renting is the predominant living arrangement, offering accessible options near the heart of Birmingham.
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Glen Iris Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $269K |
| Median Gross Rent | $978/mo |
| Median Household Income | $49K |
| Homeownership Rate | 30.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 69.3% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 8.8% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Market Tier | Mid-Market |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35205 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Glen Iris, Birmingham
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Glen Iris
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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 2026-05-28