NEIGHBORSCORE

Gardendale, Alabama · ZIP 35071

Gardendale — ZIP 35071

Crime DataSchools

Gardendale (35071) scores 70/100 — Good for Alabama. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $277K.

70OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

Tap a tab to compare 35071 against its city, state, or the nation.

Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share12%
Property crime share88%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index59/100
Avg math proficiency26%
Avg reading proficiency49%
Schools nearby4

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index41/100
Typical home value$277K
Median rent$1,724/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

Not the right fit? See how adjacent ZIPs score — tap to jump over.

Morris, AlabamaMorrisZIP 35116
75▲5 vs here
Kimberly, AlabamaKimberlyZIP 35091
76▲6 vs here
Mount Olive, AlabamaMount OliveZIP 35117
57▼13 vs here
Fultondale, AlabamaFultondaleZIP 35068
38▼32 vs here

Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$277K

Median Rent

$1,724/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

7,858

Violent Crime

1,356

Property Crime

6,502

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Jefferson County, Alabama (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

Full Crime Report →

Nearby Schools

Grades
Snow Rogers Elementary SchoolPK–05389
37%
57%
Gardendale Elementary SchoolPK–05700
30%
57%
Gardendale High School09–121,076
19%
26%
Bragg Middle School06–08731
18%
56%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Full School Report →

Demographics

Population

17,627

Median Income

$82K

Homeownership

78%

Median Age

39.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

Map

Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 35071 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 35071 has a school score of 59/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 35071 is approximately $277K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 35071 in Gardendale has an overall NeighborScore of 70/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.