Gainesville, Tuscaloosa, AL
Gainesville — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Gainesville, 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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Gainesville Neighborhood Overview
Gainesville, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Gainesville is a neighborhood in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, primarily served by the ZIP code 35464. The area presents a distinct economic profile, with a median household income of $14,722, which is reflected in its housing market dynamics. The neighborhood has a strong rental presence, with a renter-occupied rate of 62.1% and a corresponding homeownership rate of 38.0%.
The housing stock in Gainesville offers relatively compact living spaces, with an average home size of 1,325 square feet. The rental market is notably affordable, with a median gross rent of $491 per month. This combination of lower-cost rentals and a lower rate of homeownership shapes the neighborhood's residential character, catering primarily to a tenant population.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 489 neighborhoods in Tuscaloosa.
Gainesville Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $491/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $15K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 38.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 62.1% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35464 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Gainesville, Tuscaloosa
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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