New Hope, Birmingham, AL
New Hope — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for New Hope, 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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New Hope Neighborhood Overview
New Hope, Birmingham, Alabama
New Hope is a neighborhood in Birmingham, Alabama, primarily within the 35242 ZIP code. It presents a stable, established residential community characterized by a high rate of homeownership, with 73.5% of its housing units owner-occupied. The area's median household income is $115,541, which supports a housing market with a median home value of $433,800. The typical home in New Hope offers a substantial average size of approximately 1,800 square feet.
The housing market snapshot shows a clear majority of residents are homeowners, with a renter-occupied rate of 26.6%. For those renting, the median gross rent is $1,368 per month. The alignment between the median household income and the median home value indicates a neighborhood where residents have significant purchasing power relative to local property values, contributing to its stability. This economic profile defines New Hope as a financially secure enclave within the Birmingham metro area.
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New Hope Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $434K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $116K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 73.5% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.6% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 7.9% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Buyer's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35242 |
Top Real Estate Agents in New Hope, 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