Forestdale, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Jefferson County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
9,149
Population
1,355/sq mi density
$57,145
Median Income
$31,196 per capita
$150,700
Home Value
$174,780 Zillow
$1,094
Median Rent
32.4% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$57,145 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,700 home value, $1,094/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$150,700
47% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,094/mo
6% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
71.1%
9% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,432
Median year built: 1971
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$150,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$174,780
Redfin Median Sale
$144,300
Median Sale Price
$144,300
Median List Price
$158,400
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
71.1%
Owner-Occupied
28.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$716/mo
1 Bedroom
$772/mo
2 Bedroom
$936/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,206/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,381/mo
Census median rent:
$1,094/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,311/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$144,300
Median Days on Market
83 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
7
Price Drops
20.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$74
Active Inventory
30
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
71.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $150,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $174,780 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $144,300 |
| Median Sale Price | $144,300 |
| Median List Price | $158,400 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $74 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,094 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,311 |
| FMR Studio | $716 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $772 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $936 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,206 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,381 |
Market
| Days on Market | 83 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Active Inventory | 30 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $74 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 71.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 71.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,432 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 32.4% |