Trafford, Birmingham, AL
Trafford — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Trafford, 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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Trafford Neighborhood Overview
Trafford is a neighborhood in Birmingham, Alabama, primarily served by the 35172 ZIP code. It presents an affordable entry point into the Birmingham housing market, with a median home value of $97,500. The area shows a strong preference for homeownership, with a rate of 74.3%, indicating a stable, resident-owned community. The typical home offers a comfortable average size of approximately 1,425 square feet.
The local housing market is complemented by a median gross rent of $799 per month, catering to the 25.7% of households that are renter-occupied. The economic foundation of the neighborhood is reflected in a median household income of $43,125. This combination of affordable home values and moderate rents makes Trafford an accessible option for both buyers and renters within the Birmingham area.
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Trafford Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $98K |
| Median Gross Rent | $799/mo |
| Median Household Income | $43K |
| Homeownership Rate | 74.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 25.7% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 4.8% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35172 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Trafford, Birmingham
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Trafford
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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 2026-05-29