Nelson, Theodore, AL
Nelson — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Nelson, 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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Nelson Neighborhood Overview
Nelson in Theodore, Alabama
Nelson is a neighborhood within the Theodore area, primarily served by the 36523 ZIP code. The community presents a stable, predominantly owner-occupied residential profile, with a homeownership rate of 76.7%. This is reflected in the local housing market, where the median home value is $168,000, and the average home size is approximately 1,350 square feet, indicating a market of modest, single-family homes.
The financial picture for residents shows a median household income of $55,815, which aligns with the area's affordable housing costs. For the rental segment, comprising 23.3% of occupied units, the median gross rent is $974 per month. This combination of accessible home values and rental rates suggests Nelson is a practical option for families and individuals seeking affordability within the Theodore region.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 72 neighborhoods in Theodore.
Nelson Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $168K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $974/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $56K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 76.7% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.3% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 4.3% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Balanced | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 36523 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Nelson, Theodore
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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