Mertz, Mobile, AL
Mertz — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Mertz, Mobile, 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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Mertz Neighborhood Overview
Market Intelligence: Mertz, Mobile, AL
Mertz is a neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama, located primarily within the 36606 ZIP code. It presents an affordable market tier, characterized by a balanced mix of homeowners and renters. The homeownership rate here is 50.3%, with a nearly equal renter-occupied rate of 49.7%, indicating a diverse residential community.
The housing market in Mertz offers significant value, with a median home value of $140,800. Homes average 1,350 square feet in size, providing practical living spaces. For renters, the median gross rent is $923 per month. The median household income in the neighborhood is $50,748, which aligns with the accessible cost of housing, whether renting or owning.
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Mertz Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $141K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $923/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $51K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.3% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 49.7% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 3.9% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Tier | Affordable | Top10Lists.us Classification |
| Primary ZIP Code | 36606 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Mertz, Mobile
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Mertz
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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 2026-04-18