Tarrant, AL 35217 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Tarrant, AL—35217

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$80,000

3.1% YoY Growth

Household Income

$38,800

16.1% YoY Growth

Days on Market

2.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

-0.1%

Median Rent

$1,000

5.4% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$880

13.5% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$850

3.6% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,100

0.0% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Tarrant, AL

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Tarrant, AL is $80,000, with a year-over-year change of -3.1%. This indicates that home prices in Tarrant, AL are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.1%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$80,000	-3.1%
Single Family	$80,000	-2.4%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Tarrant, AL

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Tarrant, AL is $1,050, with a year-over-year rent change of -5.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Tarrant, AL is 1-bedrooms: $817, 2-bedrooms: $856, 3-bedrooms: $1,120, 4-bedrooms: $1,350. The most common rental property sizes in Tarrant, AL are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 37.3% and 32.9% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,000	$1,050
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$880	$817
2 Bed Rent	$850	$856
3 Bed Rent	$1,100	$1,120
4 Bed Rent	$1,300	$1,350

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

2.4%

1 Bedroom

21.0%

2 Bedrooms

37.3%

3 Bedrooms

32.9%

4 Bedrooms

4.0%

5+ Bedrooms

2.3%

Property Listings — Tarrant, AL

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Tarrant, AL is 69. This is a increase of 25.0% 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 20.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$106,000	-6.0%
Listing Count	65	2.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.8%	2.0%
Days on Market	58	2.0%

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Demographics — Tarrant, AL

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Tarrant, AL has a population of 12,500, which has decreased by -6.2% over the past 5 years. Tarrant, AL is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.3% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 10.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 3.6% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	12,500	-6.2%
% Under 18	20.3%	-2.4%
% Seniors	19.0%	15.9%
% WFH	3.6%	33.3%
% w/ College Degree	10.6%	-13.8%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Tarrant, AL is a predominantly black area, with 56.9% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 10.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Tarrant, AL is white, making up 27.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 7.4% of the population in Tarrant, AL, and this percentage has increased by 105.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	27.4%	-0.7%
% Black	56.9%	-10.4%
% Hispanic	14.2%	163.0%
% Asian	0.3%	-25.0%
% Foreign Born	7.4%	105.6%

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Mortgage and Risk — Tarrant, AL

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 86 mortgage originations in Tarrant, AL, of which 71.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 71.0%, with 38.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Tarrant, AL. Investor activity is high, as 16.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	86
% Conventional Loans	71.0%
% Government Loans	29.0%
% Investor Loans	16.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	12.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Tarrant, AL

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Tarrant, AL under the Section 8 program is 28.4%. 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 Tarrant, 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	906
Total Units Section 8	774
% Rentals under Section 8	28.4%
% Occupied Section 8	88.7%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$120	$880	$1,000
2 Bedroom	$280	$850	$1,130
3 Bedroom	$320	$1,100	$1,420
4 Bedroom	$280	$1,300	$1,580

Tarrant, AL—35217

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Tarrant, AL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Tarrant, AL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Tarrant, AL

Demographics — Tarrant, AL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Tarrant, AL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Tarrant, AL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Tarrant, AL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Tarrant, AL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.2
Median Home Price	$80,000
Median Household Income	$38,800

Tarrant, AL—35217

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Tarrant, AL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Tarrant, AL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Tarrant, AL

Demographics — Tarrant, AL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Tarrant, AL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Tarrant, AL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Tarrant, AL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Tarrant, AL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Homewood, Birmingham, AL

Crestline, Birmingham, AL

Fultondale, AL

Center Point, AL

Avondale, Birmingham, AL

Frequently Asked Questions

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