Neel, Decatur, AL
Neel — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Neel, 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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Neel Neighborhood Overview
Neel Neighborhood Market Intelligence
Neel is a neighborhood in Decatur, Alabama, primarily within the 35603 ZIP code. The area presents a stable, predominantly owner-occupied community, with a homeownership rate of 72.9%. This is reflected in the local housing market, where the median home value is $218,800, and the typical home offers about 1,550 square feet of living space.
The financial picture for residents shows alignment, with a median household income of $71,453. For the rental market, which comprises 27.1% of occupied housing, the median gross rent is a relatively affordable $790 per month. This combination of home values, income, and rent suggests Neel is a neighborhood with accessible housing options for both buyers and renters within the Decatur area.
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Neel Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $219K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $790/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $71K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.9% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.1% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 2.9% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35603 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Neel, Decatur
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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