Calera, AL

Living in Calera

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 18
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 75
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Public Safety 68
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Airports 20
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Hospitals 32
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Colleges 13
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Schools 38
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Residents

14k Population +3.5k (2010–19)
33  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
31% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years12%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black28%
Caucasian63%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate25%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$62k Median Household Income +$7.5k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
36  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector73%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military1%
Sales and office28%
Service11%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$148k Median Home Value +$8.5k (2010–19)
75% Built 2000 or Later
$892 Median Monthly Rent +$328 (2010–19)
76% Owner-Occupied +4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 201312%
Built 2000 to 200958%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K44%
$150K to $199K31%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity69%
LP gas2%
Utility gas28%

Crime

Violent Crime in Calera

United States45
Alabama48
Birmingham Metro Area53
Shelby County26

Property Crime in Calera

United States48
Alabama52
Birmingham Metro Area38
Shelby County20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (19%)(78%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump77%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 44 5 0
Feb 48 6 0
Mar 56 5 0
Apr 63 4 0
May 71 4 0
Jun 78 5 0
Jul 81 5 0
Aug 80 4 0
Sep 75 4 0
Oct 64 3 0
Nov 54 5 0
Dec 46 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Calera

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding51
Tornado30
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Calera, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Calera, AL

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The Day Program
8 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Calera, AL

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Samford University
24 miles, N
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Miles College
27 miles, N

Hospitals

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St Vincent's Chilton
18 miles, SE
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Airports

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