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Crestline, Birmingham, AL—35206

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$100,000
2.2% YoY Growth
Household Income
$39,100
19.0% YoY Growth
Days on Market
82
30.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
-1.0%
Median Rent
$1,050
1.9% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$650
5.3% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$800
0.1% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,150
2.5% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Crestline, Birmingham, AL

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Crestline, Birmingham, AL is $100,000, with a year-over-year change of -2.2%. This indicates that home prices in Crestline, Birmingham, AL are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.0%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$100,000-2.2%
Single Family $100,000-2.9%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
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    2 Bed
    		$67,000-2.9%
    3 Bed
    		$102,000-1.9%
    4 Bed
    		$171,000-0.6%
    5 Bed $205,819-0.4%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    3.3%
    1 Bedroom
    5.6%
    2 Bedrooms
    36.8%
    3 Bedrooms
    43.4%
    4 Bedrooms
    8.0%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.8%

    Rental Trends — Crestline, Birmingham, AL

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Crestline, Birmingham, AL is $1,040, with a year-over-year rent change of -1.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Crestline, Birmingham, AL is studios: $1,500, 1-bedrooms: $661, 2-bedrooms: $831, 3-bedrooms: $1,150, 4-bedrooms: $1,300. The most common rental property sizes in Crestline, Birmingham, AL are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 51.2% and 28.9% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,050$1,040
    Studio Rent $1,500$1,500
    1 Bed Rent $650$661
    2 Bed Rent $800$831
    3 Bed Rent $1,150$1,150
    4 Bed Rent $1,200$1,300
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    6.5%
    1 Bedroom
    8.3%
    2 Bedrooms
    51.2%
    3 Bedrooms
    28.9%
    4 Bedrooms
    4.1%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.1%

    Property Listings — Crestline, Birmingham, AL

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Crestline, Birmingham, AL is 81. This is a increase of 16.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 23.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$123,000-9.0%
    Listing Count
    		106-19.0%
    Listings as % of Homes1.2%-19.0%
    Days on Market
    		8230.0%
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    Demographics — Crestline, Birmingham, AL

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Crestline, Birmingham, AL has a population of 15,000, which has decreased by -13.4% over the past 5 years. Crestline, Birmingham, AL is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 18.2% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 19.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 4.9% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		15,000-13.4%
    % Under 18
    		18.2%-22.2%
    % Seniors
    		19.1%41.5%
    % WFH
    		4.9%48.5%
    % w/ College Degree
    		19.2%35.2%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Crestline, Birmingham, AL is a predominantly black area, with 73.1% of the population identifying as black. The black population has grown by 10.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Crestline, Birmingham, AL is white, making up 22.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.1% of the population in Crestline, Birmingham, AL, and this percentage has decreased by 6.1% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		22.4%-14.5%
    % Black
    		73.1%10.1%
    % Hispanic
    		1.9%-68.9%
    % Asian
    		0.8%100.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		3.1%-6.1%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Crestline, Birmingham, AL

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 249 mortgage originations in Crestline, Birmingham, AL, of which 78.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 71.0%, with 40.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Crestline, Birmingham, AL. Investor activity is low, as 10.0% of loans were by investors. 13.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		249
    % Conventional Loans
    		78.0%
    % Government Loans
    		22.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		10.0%
    % Second Loans
    		2.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		13.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Crestline, Birmingham, AL

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Crestline, Birmingham, AL under the Section 8 program is 24.8%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Crestline, Birmingham, AL, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		900
    Total Units Section 8
    		828
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		24.8%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		88.7%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$430$650$1,080
    2 Bedroom$400$800$1,200
    3 Bedroom$350$1,150$1,500
    4 Bedroom$500$1,200$1,700

    Affordability — Crestline, Birmingham, AL

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio2.9
    Median Home Price$100,000
    Median Household Income$39,100

    Crestline, Birmingham, AL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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