LaFayette, Huntsville, AL
LaFayette — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for LaFayette, 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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LaFayette Neighborhood Overview
LaFayette is a neighborhood in Huntsville, Alabama, primarily served by the 30728 ZIP code. The area presents an affordable entry point into the Huntsville housing market, with a median home value of $121,000. The typical home here offers about 1,350 square feet of living space. The neighborhood has a strong homeowner presence, with a homeownership rate of 66.9%, indicating a stable, resident-owned community.
The local housing costs align closely with the area's median household income of $46,702. For renters, who make up 33.1% of households, the median gross rent is $773 per month. This combination of home values and rental rates suggests LaFayette is a financially accessible neighborhood, providing both ownership and rental opportunities that are proportionate to the prevailing income levels in the community.
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LaFayette Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $121K |
| Median Gross Rent | $773/mo |
| Median Household Income | $47K |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.1% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 3.7% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 30728 |
Top Real Estate Agents in LaFayette, Huntsville
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for LaFayette
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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 2026-05-28