Fenton, Huntsville, AL
Fenton — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Fenton, Huntsville, 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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Fenton Neighborhood Overview
Fenton is a neighborhood in Huntsville, Alabama, primarily located within the 35956 ZIP code. It presents an affordable entry point into the Huntsville housing market, with a median home value of $159,500. The area is characterized by a strong sense of ownership, as 81.4% of its housing units are owner-occupied, leaving a renter-occupied rate of 18.6%. For those not ready to buy, the median gross rent is a relatively low $786 per month.
The housing stock in Fenton offers practical living spaces, with an average home size of approximately 1,450 square feet. The neighborhood's median household income is $56,397, which aligns with the accessible home prices. This combination of income and home value suggests Fenton is a community where homeownership is an attainable goal for many residents, contributing to its stable, established character.
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Fenton Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $160K |
| Median Gross Rent | $786/mo |
| Median Household Income | $56K |
| Homeownership Rate | 81.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 18.6% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.0% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35956 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Fenton, Huntsville
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Fenton
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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