Polo Trace, Birmingham, AL
Polo Trace — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Polo Trace, 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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Polo Trace Neighborhood Overview
Polo Trace, Birmingham, Alabama
Polo Trace is a neighborhood in Birmingham, Alabama, primarily within the 35226 ZIP code. The area presents a stable, predominantly owner-occupied community, with a homeownership rate of 80.4%. This is reflected in the housing market, where the median home value stands at $366,300, and the typical home offers a spacious average size of 1,850 square feet.
The neighborhood's affluence is underscored by a median household income of $121,975, which aligns with the housing values. For the rental segment, representing 19.6% of occupied units, the median gross rent is $1,455 per month. This combination of high home values, significant income, and a strong preference for homeownership defines Polo Trace as a well-established residential area within the Birmingham metro.
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Polo Trace Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $366K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $122K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 80.4% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 19.6% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 3.5% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35226 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Polo Trace, Birmingham
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Polo Trace
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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