Smith Shores, Huntsville, AL
Smith Shores — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Smith 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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Smith Shores Neighborhood Overview
Smith Shores is a 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% and a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 22.5%. This balance suggests a neighborhood with established residents and a degree of housing market accessibility for renters, where the median gross rent is reported at $733 per month.
The local housing market is characterized by moderately priced homes, with a median home value of $235,800. The average home size of 1,525 square feet indicates these are typically single-family residences offering comfortable living space. The median household income in Smith Shores is $63,551, which aligns with the ability to support the current median home value, reflecting a neighborhood that is likely affordable for its residents.
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Smith 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 Smith Shores, Huntsville
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Smith 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 2026-05-31