Meadwood Heights, Birmingham, AL
Meadwood Heights — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Meadwood Heights, 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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Meadwood Heights Neighborhood Overview
Meadwood Heights is a residential neighborhood in Birmingham, primarily within the 35217 ZIP code. The area presents an accessible entry point into the Birmingham housing market, with a median home value of $106,200. The typical home size is approximately 1,400 square feet, offering practical living space for residents. The neighborhood has a nearly even split between owners and renters, with a homeownership rate of 47.2% and a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 52.8%.
The local housing costs reflect the area's median household income of $37,220. For renters, the median gross rent is $874 per month. This combination of home values and rental rates suggests Meadwood Heights serves as an affordable community within the city, catering to both those looking to buy their first home and those seeking rental options. The market dynamics indicate a neighborhood where renting is slightly more common than homeownership.
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Meadwood Heights Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $106K |
| Median Gross Rent | $874/mo |
| Median Household Income | $37K |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 52.8% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 6.3% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35217 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Meadwood Heights, Birmingham
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Meadwood Heights
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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