Rainsville, Huntsville, AL
Rainsville — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Rainsville, 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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Rainsville Neighborhood Overview
Rainsville is a neighborhood in Huntsville, Alabama, primarily within the 35986 ZIP code. The area presents a stable, homeowner-centric community, with a high homeownership rate of 80.8%. This is reflected in the local housing market, where the median home value is reported at $192,400, and the typical home offers about 1,600 square feet of living space. The median household income in the neighborhood is $60,755.
The neighborhood's character is defined by its predominance of owner-occupied housing, with renter-occupied units making up 19.2% of the housing stock. For those renting, the median gross rent is a notably affordable $646 per month. This combination of accessible home values and low rental costs contributes to the area's appeal for residents seeking value within the Huntsville market.
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Rainsville Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $192K |
| Median Gross Rent | $646/mo |
| Median Household Income | $61K |
| Homeownership Rate | 80.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 19.2% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 13.9% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35986 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Rainsville, Huntsville
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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