Birmingham, AL Overview

Famous for its shopping, cultural, historic, and entertainment attractions, the Magic City is earning national accolades as one of America's most livable metropolitan centers. Birmingham is an artful blend of old and new, historic and progressive.  Magnificent architecture from the past blends gracefully with stunning new high-rise developments to create a distinctive skyline.  Birmingham has proudly assumed its place among the nation's leading financial and business centers, yet the city has managed to preserve the warm and gentle spirit for which the South has long been known.  New residents will be captivated by the beauty and character of the Birmingham's historic neighborhoods, filled with grand architecture and mature greenery.  Acres of lush parkland, important monuments, cultural centers and performance venues, wonderful museums, high-fashion districts and malls, a lively nightlife, fine dining, and a thriving economy are just a few of the high points on a long list of Birmingham advantages.  The city is brimming over with cosmopolitan advantages and amenities from permanent companies for the arts and children's theatre to revolutionary public educational institutions and internationally recognized healthcare facilities.  Known for its diversity, the city is emerging as a model for ensuring that all residents enjoy equal access to the finest that Birmingham has to offer.  The expansive city of Birmingham is closely aligned with Jefferson County but also stretches into Shelby County.

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000) -14%
Population Density (ppl / mile) 1,434.00
Household Size (ppl) 2.262
Households w/ Children 21%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover 0%
5+ Years in Residency 30%
Median Year in Residency 2.84

Housing Inventory

Birmingham, AL Housing Inventory 45,400 19,330 43,093 45,400 19,330

Market Overview

1491 listings with an estimated median price of $155,000

Price Count
$0 - 100K 508
$100K - 200K 425
$200K - 300K 236
$300K - 400K 160
$400K - 500K 61
$500K - 600K 20
$600K - 700K 21
$700K - 800K 14
$800K - 900K 6
$900K - 1M 7
$1M - Max 33
Property Type Count
Single Family 978
Townhouse 29
Condo 135
Commercial 93
Rental 92
Lots and Land 214
Multi Family 42

(Data as of 4/25/2024)

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Birmingham, AL Population Demographics

Total: 209,146

Households:88,493

Median Age: 37.10

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

Birmingham, AL Temperature

Weather Risk

Birmingham, AL Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

Birmingham, AL Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

Birmingham, AL Highest Education Level Attained 40,456 15,043 4,917 12,750 22,103 11,045 34,473 40,456 15,043 4,917 12,750

Employment and Finance

Workforce

Birmingham, AL Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $34,700)

Birmingham, AL Income by dollar range 12,932 7,836 6,908 6,284 5,529 5,060 4,836 4,770 3,569 6,687 7,541 7,039 4,104 1,928 1,923 865 369 312

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$665
One Bedroom
$751
Two Bedroom
$866
Three Bedroom
$1,163
Four Bedroom
$1,298

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
Yes
Restaurants
Yes
Bars
Yes

Crime

The Crime Index compares the risk or probability of future occurrence of certain types of crime in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 1.0, so a score of 2.0 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 0.50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Birmingham, AL Crime

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