Birmingham, AL

Living in Birmingham

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Bikeability 35
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Walkability 41
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Commute 72
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Public Transit 39
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Affordability 92
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Public Safety 31
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Airports 23
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Hospitals 28
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Colleges 17
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Schools 15
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Residents

212k Population -4.1k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age
27% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
51% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black70%
Caucasian24%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate28%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household51%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$37k Median Household Income +$5.5k (2010–19)
75% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
79% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector71%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$91k Median Home Value +$5.3k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$606 Median Monthly Rent +$125 (2010–19)
36% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier16%

Home Value

Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity49%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas49%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Birmingham

United States45
Alabama48
Birmingham Metro Area53
Jefferson County60

Property Crime in Birmingham

United States48
Alabama52
Birmingham Metro Area38
Jefferson County47

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (61%)(36%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton64%
Donald Trump32%

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 Birmingham

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding64
Tornado30
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Birmingham, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Birmingham, AL

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Arlington School
2 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Birmingham, AL

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Samford University
4 miles, S
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Miles College
7 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Birmingham, AL

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Airports

Airports near Birmingham, AL