Fort Payne, Huntsville, AL
Fort Payne — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Fort Payne, 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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Fort Payne Neighborhood Overview
Fort Payne is a neighborhood in Huntsville, Alabama, primarily within the 35967 ZIP code. The area presents an accessible entry point into the Huntsville housing market, with a median home value of $141,100. This affordability is reflected in the homeownership rate of 69.4%, indicating a community where a majority of residents own their homes. The typical home in Fort Payne offers an average size of 1,375 square feet.
The neighborhood's housing costs align with its reported median household income of $45,639. For the 30.6% of households that rent, the median gross rent is a relatively low $675 per month. This combination of affordable home values and rental costs characterizes Fort Payne as a practical, budget-conscious neighborhood within the broader Huntsville area.
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Fort Payne Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $141K |
| Median Gross Rent | $675/mo |
| Median Household Income | $46K |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.6% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 4.2% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35967 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Fort Payne, Huntsville
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Fort Payne
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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