Jena, Tuscaloosa, AL
Jena — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Jena, 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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Jena Neighborhood Overview
Jena is a neighborhood in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, primarily within the 35480 ZIP code. It presents a housing market characterized by high stability and strong resident investment, as evidenced by an exceptionally high homeownership rate of 96.3%. The median home value here is $229,200, with the typical home offering a spacious 1,750 square feet of living area.
The neighborhood's economic profile is robust, with a median household income of $100,000. This high income level aligns with the substantial homeownership, creating a community where the vast majority of residents are owner-occupants, with a renter-occupied rate of just 3.7%. This combination suggests a settled, established residential area within the broader Tuscaloosa market.
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Jena Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $229K |
| Median Household Income | $100K |
| Homeownership Rate | 96.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 3.7% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.0% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35480 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Jena, Tuscaloosa
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Jena
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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 2026-06-01