Nichol Hills, Tuscaloosa, AL
Nichol Hills — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Nichol Hills, 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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Nichol Hills Neighborhood Overview
Nichol Hills is a residential neighborhood in Tuscaloosa, primarily within the 35453 ZIP code. The area presents a stable, predominantly owner-occupied community, with a high homeownership rate of 84.2%. This stability is reflected in the housing market, where the median home value is $164,400, and the typical home offers a comfortable average size of 1,475 square feet.
The neighborhood's economic profile shows a median household income of $69,949, which aligns with the local housing costs. For the rental segment, which constitutes 15.8% of occupied units, the median gross rent is $881 per month. This data paints a picture of a settled, family-oriented area where homeownership is the norm, supported by a solid local income level.
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Nichol Hills Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $164K |
| Median Gross Rent | $881/mo |
| Median Household Income | $70K |
| Homeownership Rate | 84.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 15.8% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 15.2% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35453 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Nichol Hills, 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 2026-05-28