Hartselle, Decatur, AL
Hartselle — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Hartselle, 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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Hartselle Neighborhood Overview
Hartselle is a neighborhood in Decatur, Alabama, primarily served by the 35640 ZIP code. It is characterized by a strong sense of residential stability, evidenced by a homeownership rate of 80.5%. This indicates a community where the majority of residents own their homes, with a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 19.5%.
The local housing market offers relative affordability, with a median home value of $176,900. The average home size is approximately 1,575 square feet, providing comfortable living spaces. For renters, the median gross rent is $788 per month. The median household income in Hartselle is $69,233, which aligns with the local housing costs.
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Hartselle Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $177K |
| Median Gross Rent | $788/mo |
| Median Household Income | $69K |
| Homeownership Rate | 80.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 19.5% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 7.0% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35640 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Hartselle, Decatur
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Hartselle
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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