Birmingham, AL
Living in Birmingham
Bikeability
35
Walkability
41
Commute
72
Public Transit
39
Affordability
92
Public Safety
31
Airports
23
Hospitals
28
Colleges
17
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
15
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Birmingham, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Birmingham, AL
Advent Episcopal Day School
1 miles, SW
Arlington School
2 miles, S
St Rose of Lima School
2 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Birmingham, AL
University of Alabama at Birmingham
2 miles, S
Birmingham-Southern College
3 miles, W
Samford University
4 miles, S
Miles College
7 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Birmingham, AL
St Vincent's Birmingham
1 miles, SE
University of Alabama Hospital
1 miles, S
Callahan Eye Hospital
2 miles, S
The Children's Hospital of Alabama
2 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Birmingham, AL
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
4 miles, NE
Montgomery Regional Airport-Dannelly Field
88 miles, S
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
103 miles, W