Mertz, Vance, AL
Mertz — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Mertz, Vance, 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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Mertz Neighborhood Overview
Mertz Neighborhood Market Intelligence
Mertz is a neighborhood in Vance, Alabama, within the primary ZIP code 35034. The area presents an affordable entry point into homeownership, with a median home value of $125,000. This is supported by a relatively high homeownership rate of 70.5%, indicating a stable, resident-owned community. The average home size is a comfortable 1,475 square feet, offering substantial space for the price point.
The local housing market accommodates renters as well, with a median gross rent of $834 per month. The renter-occupied rate is 29.5%, reflecting a mix of housing tenure. The median household income in Mertz is $39,474, which aligns with the accessible cost of housing in the neighborhood. This balance suggests the area provides viable living options for both homeowners and renters within the Vance community.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 153 neighborhoods in Vance.
Mertz Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $125K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $834/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $39K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.5% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.5% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 4.3% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Balanced | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35034 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Mertz, Vance
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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 2026-04-18