The Downs, Tuscaloosa, AL
The Downs — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for The Downs, 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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The Downs Neighborhood Overview
The Downs is a neighborhood in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, located primarily within the 35401 ZIP code. It presents a market characterized by a high rate of renters, with a renter-occupied rate of 67.3% and a homeownership rate of 32.7%. This indicates a community where the majority of residents are tenants rather than homeowners.
The housing market snapshot shows affordability, with a median home value of $132,400 and a median gross rent of $885 per month. The average home size is approximately 1,100 square feet. The median household income in the neighborhood is $27,497, which provides context for the local economic environment and housing costs.
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The Downs 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 The Downs, Tuscaloosa
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for The Downs
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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