Forest Lake, Tuscaloosa, AL
Forest Lake — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Forest Lake, 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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Forest Lake Neighborhood Overview
Forest Lake is a neighborhood in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, primarily within the 35401 ZIP code. The market is classified as Affordable, with a median home value of $132,400. This price point, combined with an average home size of approximately 1,100 square feet, positions the area as an accessible entry point into homeownership, though the current homeownership rate is 32.7%.
The neighborhood has a strong rental market, with a renter-occupied rate of 67.3%. The median gross rent is $885 per month. The median household income in Forest Lake is $27,497, which provides important context for the area's affordability metrics and housing demand dynamics.
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Forest Lake Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $132K |
| Median Gross Rent | $885/mo |
| Median Household Income | $27K |
| Homeownership Rate | 32.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 67.3% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 5.7% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Market Tier | Affordable |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35401 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Forest Lake, Tuscaloosa
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Forest Lake
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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 2026-05-29