Forreston, Northport, AL
Forreston — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Forreston, Northport, 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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Forreston Neighborhood Overview
Forreston is a neighborhood in Northport, Alabama, primarily within the 35461 ZIP code. The area presents a housing market characterized by high stability and strong homeownership, with a median home value of $178,000. The typical home offers a comfortable average size of 1,525 square feet, providing solid value for residents. This market is overwhelmingly owner-occupied, as reflected by a homeownership rate of 96.0%.
The neighborhood's character is defined by this residential stability, with a correspondingly low renter-occupied rate of just 4.0%. For those who do rent, the median gross rent is $1,138 per month. The economic foundation for homeowners is supported by a median household income of $60,461, which aligns with the local investment in housing. Forreston represents a classic, established community within the Northport area where homeownership is the predominant lifestyle.
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Forreston Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $178K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $60K |
| Homeownership Rate | 96.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 4.0% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 40.4% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35461 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Forreston, Northport
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Forreston
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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