Peterson, Tuscaloosa, AL
Peterson — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Peterson, 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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Peterson Neighborhood Overview
Peterson is a neighborhood in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, primarily within the 35453 ZIP code. It presents as a predominantly homeowner community, with a homeownership rate of 84.2%, indicating a stable, resident-owned area. The neighborhood's housing is characterized by homes averaging 1,475 square feet in size.
The local housing market shows a median home value of $164,400, which aligns with the area's median household income of $69,949. For the rental segment, representing 15.8% of occupied units, the median gross rent is $881 per month. This combination of affordable home values and a strong rate of ownership defines the market snapshot for Peterson.
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Peterson 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 Peterson, Tuscaloosa
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Peterson
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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 2026-05-30