Crane Hill, Decatur, AL
Crane Hill — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Crane Hill, Decatur, 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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Crane Hill Neighborhood Overview
Crane Hill is a neighborhood in Decatur, Alabama, primarily associated with the 35053 ZIP code. The area presents a housing market characterized by high homeownership, with a remarkable 95.8% of units owner-occupied and a corresponding renter-occupied rate of just 4.2%. This establishes it as a predominantly stable, resident-owned community within the city.
The market snapshot shows a median home value of $231,800, with the average home size being approximately 1,325 square feet. For the rental segment, the median gross rent is $932 per month. The median household income for the neighborhood is $61,324, which aligns with the local housing costs and underscores the area's accessibility for homeowners.
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Crane Hill Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $232K |
| Median Gross Rent | $932/mo |
| Median Household Income | $61K |
| Homeownership Rate | 95.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 4.2% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 46.7% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35053 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Crane Hill, Decatur
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Crane Hill
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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 2026-05-30