El Monte, Theodore, AL
El Monte — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for El Monte, Theodore, 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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El Monte Neighborhood Overview
El Monte is a neighborhood in Theodore, Alabama, primarily within the 36609 ZIP code. The area presents a market with a notable rental presence, as indicated by a renter-occupied rate of 57.8% and a homeownership rate of 42.2%. This dynamic is reflected in the housing costs, where the median gross rent is $991 per month, while the median home value is $179,300.
The neighborhood's housing stock offers modestly sized homes, with an average size of 1,275 square feet. The median household income in El Monte is $46,173, which provides context for the local affordability of both the for-sale and rental markets. This combination of factors suggests El Monte serves as a community with accessible entry points for both renters and prospective homeowners within the Theodore area.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 72 neighborhoods in Theodore.
El Monte Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $179K |
| Median Gross Rent | $991/mo |
| Median Household Income | $46K |
| Homeownership Rate | 42.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 57.8% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 4.9% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Primary ZIP Code | 36609 |
Top Real Estate Agents in El Monte, Theodore
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for El Monte
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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