Cottondale, Tuscaloosa, AL
Cottondale — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Cottondale, Tuscaloosa, 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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Cottondale Neighborhood Overview
Cottondale is a neighborhood in Tuscaloosa, primarily within the 35404 ZIP code. The local housing market presents an accessible entry point, with a median home value of $182,400. The average home size is reported at 1,300 square feet, offering practical living spaces for residents. The neighborhood has a nearly even split between owners and renters, with a homeownership rate of 48.8% and a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 51.2%.
The financial profile of the area is anchored by a median household income of $44,676. For the significant renting population, the median gross rent is $974 per month. This combination of housing costs and income defines the economic character of Cottondale as a community offering more affordable options within the Tuscaloosa area.
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Cottondale Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $182K |
| Median Gross Rent | $974/mo |
| Median Household Income | $45K |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 51.2% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 3.5% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35404 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Cottondale, Tuscaloosa
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Cottondale
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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