Lake Highlands, Birmingham, AL
Lake Highlands — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Lake Highlands, 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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Lake Highlands Neighborhood Overview
Lake Highlands, Birmingham, Alabama
Lake Highlands is a residential neighborhood in Birmingham, Alabama, primarily served by the 35206 ZIP code. The area presents a market with a notable mix of homeowners and renters, as reflected by a homeownership rate of 47.8% and a renter-occupied rate of 52.2%. This balance contributes to the neighborhood's dynamic character, offering both stability and fluidity in its housing stock.
The housing market in Lake Highlands is defined by its accessibility, with a median home value of $110,700 and an average home size of approximately 1,425 square feet. For renters, the median gross rent is $966 per month. The median household income for residents is $38,671, which aligns with the area's affordable housing costs, making it a practical option for many households in the Birmingham area.
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Lake Highlands Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $111K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $966/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $39K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.8% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 52.2% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 7.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Balanced | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35206 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Lake Highlands, Birmingham
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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 2026-04-18