Merriwether, Tuscaloosa, AL
Merriwether — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Merriwether, 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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Merriwether Neighborhood Overview
Merriwether is a neighborhood in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, primarily served by the 36740 ZIP code. The area presents a notably affordable entry point into the Tuscaloosa housing market, characterized by a strong majority of resident homeowners.
The housing market snapshot for Merriwether is defined by its accessibility. The median home value is $60,000, with homes averaging 1,175 square feet in size. This affordability is reflected in a high homeownership rate of 72.2%, indicating a stable, owner-occupied community. For renters, the median gross rent is $702 per month, with renter-occupied housing making up 27.8% of the neighborhood's households.
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Merriwether Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $60K |
| Median Gross Rent | $702/mo |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.8% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.0% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 36740 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Merriwether, Tuscaloosa
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Merriwether
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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