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Gardendale, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Jefferson County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
16,110
Population
700/sq mi density
$81,215
Median Income
$41,618 per capita
$234,900
Home Value
$263,471 Zillow
$1,151
Median Rent
31.7% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
212
Violent Crime/100K
4,103 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,215 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$234,900 home value, $1,151/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
212 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$234,900
17% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,151/mo
1% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
81.4%
24% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
6,579
Median year built: 1989
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$234,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$263,471
Median Sale Price
$322,450
Median List Price
$280,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
81.4%
Owner-Occupied
18.6%
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:
$1,151/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
56 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
24
Price Drops
14.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$144
Active Inventory
56
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
2% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1989
Average age of housing stock: 37 years
Homeownership Rate
81.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $234,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,471 |
| Median Sale Price | $322,450 |
| Median List Price | $280,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $144 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,151 |
| 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 | 56 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Homes Sold | 24 |
| Active Inventory | 56 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $144 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 81.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 18.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 81.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 6,579 |
| Median Year Built | 1989 |
| Rent Burden | 31.7% |