Playground Shores, Huntsville, AL
Playground Shores — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Playground Shores, 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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Playground Shores Neighborhood Overview
Playground Shores is a residential neighborhood in Huntsville, Alabama, primarily within the 35976 ZIP code. The area presents a stable, predominantly owner-occupied community, with a homeownership rate of 77.5%. This is reflected in the local housing market, where the median home value is $235,800, and the typical home offers a comfortable average size of 1,525 square feet.
The neighborhood's economic profile shows a median household income of $63,551, which aligns with the local housing costs. For the rental segment, representing 22.5% of occupied units, the median gross rent is a relatively affordable $733 per month. This combination of solid homeownership, moderate home values, and accessible rental options characterizes Playground Shores as a practical and established residential area within the Huntsville market.
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Playground Shores Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $236K |
| Median Gross Rent | $733/mo |
| Median Household Income | $64K |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.5% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 3.6% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35976 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Playground Shores, Huntsville
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Playground Shores
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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 2026-06-01