Alabaster, AL

Living in Alabaster

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 1
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Commute 28
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 65
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Public Safety 77
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Airports 21
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Hospitals 28
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Colleges 14
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Schools 53
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Residents

33k Population +3.6k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
35% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
75% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black15%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate22%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household75%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$80k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office25%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$173k Median Home Value +$11k (2010–19)
26% Built 2000 or Later
$796 Median Monthly Rent +$68 (2010–19)
79% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199935%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K38%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity65%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas33%

Crime

Violent Crime in Alabaster

United States45
Alabama48
Birmingham Metro Area53
Shelby County26

Property Crime in Alabaster

United States48
Alabama52
Birmingham Metro Area38
Shelby County20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (19%)(78%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump74%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 44 5 0
Feb 48 6 0
Mar 55 5 0
Apr 62 4 0
May 70 4 0
Jun 77 5 0
Jul 80 5 0
Aug 80 4 0
Sep 74 4 0
Oct 63 3 0
Nov 54 5 0
Dec 46 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alabaster

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding51
Tornado25
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Alabaster, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Alabaster, AL

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The Day Program
4 miles, W
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Colleges

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Samford University
16 miles, N

Hospitals

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Airports

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