NEIGHBORSCORE

Tarrant, Alabama · ZIP 35217

Tarrant — ZIP 35217

Crime DataSchools

Tarrant (35217) scores 54/100 — Fair for Alabama. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. Among the most affordable markets in the state. The typical home value here is $85K.

54OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

Tap a tab to compare 35217 against its city, state, or the nation.

Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share17%
Property crime share83%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index41/100
Avg math proficiency3%
Avg reading proficiency15%
Schools nearby4

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index95/100
Typical home value$85K
Median rent$1,134/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.

Birmingham, AlabamaBirminghamZIP 35206
37▼17 vs here
Birmingham, AlabamaBirminghamZIP 35212
31▼23 vs here
Birmingham, AlabamaBirminghamZIP 35207
32▼22 vs here
Fultondale, AlabamaFultondaleZIP 35068
38▼16 vs here

Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$85K

Median Rent

$1,134/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 20 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
Tarrant Intermediate School03–06404
6%
16%
Inglenook SchoolPK–08312
3%
12%
Tarrant High School07–12597
1%
18%
Tarrant Elementary SchoolPK–02307Not reportedNot reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

Full School Report →

Demographics

Population

12,468

Median Income

$40K

Homeownership

48%

Median Age

40.4 yrs

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

Map

Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 35217 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. 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 35217 has a school score of 41/100. 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 35217 is approximately $85K. 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 35217 in Tarrant has an overall NeighborScore of 54/100. 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.