Oak Ridge, Tuscaloosa, AL
Oak Ridge — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Oak Ridge, 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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Oak Ridge Neighborhood Overview
Oak Ridge is a neighborhood in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, primarily within the 35401 ZIP code. The area presents an affordable entry point into the Tuscaloosa housing market, with a median home value of $132,400 and an average home size of approximately 1,100 square feet. The market is predominantly rental-oriented, with a homeownership rate of 32.7% and a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 67.3%.
The neighborhood's character is shaped by its economic profile, with a median household income of $27,497. The median gross rent is $885 per month, which aligns with the area's income levels. This combination of affordable home values and rental costs defines Oak Ridge as a community where renting is the more common housing tenure, catering to residents seeking budget-conscious living options in the city.
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Oak Ridge 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 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35401 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Oak Ridge, Tuscaloosa
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Oak Ridge
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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