Melson, Huntsville, AL
Melson — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Melson, 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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Melson Neighborhood Overview
Melson is a neighborhood in Huntsville, Alabama, primarily served by the 30124 ZIP code. The area presents a balanced housing market with a strong majority of residents being homeowners, as indicated by a homeownership rate of 67.4%. The typical home here is valued at $189,100 and offers an average living space of 1,350 square feet, providing a solid value proposition for buyers in the Huntsville area.
The neighborhood's financial profile is anchored by a median household income of $75,406, which aligns with the local housing costs. For the 32.6% of households that rent, the median gross rent is $949 per month. This combination of home values, income levels, and rental costs suggests Melson is an accessible and established community within the city, catering to both owners and renters seeking reasonably priced housing options.
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Melson Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $189K |
| Median Gross Rent | $949/mo |
| Median Household Income | $75K |
| Homeownership Rate | 67.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.6% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 5.6% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Primary ZIP Code | 30124 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Melson, Huntsville
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Melson
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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