Ellaville, Decatur, AL
Ellaville — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Ellaville, 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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Ellaville Neighborhood Overview
Ellaville is a neighborhood in Decatur, Alabama, primarily served by the 35540 ZIP code. The area presents an affordable entry point into the Decatur housing market, with a median home value of $106,200 and homes averaging 1,350 square feet. This affordability is paired with a strong culture of homeownership, as 81.5% of housing units are owner-occupied, indicating a stable, resident-owned community.
The neighborhood's housing costs are balanced against local incomes, with a median household income of $47,230. For renters, who make up 18.5% of households, the median gross rent is a notably accessible $608 per month. This combination of low housing costs relative to income suggests Ellaville is a practical option for both buyers and renters seeking value within the Decatur area.
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Ellaville Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $106K |
| Median Gross Rent | $608/mo |
| Median Household Income | $47K |
| Homeownership Rate | 81.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 18.5% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 5.2% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35540 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Ellaville, Decatur
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Ellaville
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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