Garden Highlands, Birmingham, AL

Living in Garden Highlands

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 65
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 30
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Airports 23
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Hospitals 28
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Colleges 17
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Schools 8
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Residents

15k Population +4.4k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
57% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black59%
Caucasian32%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$57k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector70%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Car, truck, or van97%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$193k Median Home Value +$29k (2010–19)
45% Built 2000 or Later
$891 Median Monthly Rent +$340 (2010–19)
44% Owner-Occupied -11% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later8%
Built 2010 to 201310%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity49%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas49%

Crime

Violent Crime in Garden Highlands

United States45
Alabama48
Birmingham Metro Area53
Jefferson County60

Property Crime in Garden Highlands

United States48
Alabama52
Birmingham Metro Area38
Jefferson County47

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (77%)(21%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton78%
Donald Trump17%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 43 5 0
Feb 47 5 0
Mar 54 5 0
Apr 62 4 0
May 70 5 0
Jun 77 5 0
Jul 80 5 0
Aug 80 4 0
Sep 74 4 0
Oct 63 4 0
Nov 54 5 0
Dec 45 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Garden Highlands

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding64
Tornado29
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Garden Highlands, Birmingham, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Garden Highlands, Birmingham, AL

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Colleges

Colleges near Garden Highlands, Birmingham, AL

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Miles College
3 miles, NW
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Samford University
5 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Garden Highlands, Birmingham, AL

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Callahan Eye Hospital
5 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Garden Highlands, Birmingham, AL