Forestdale, AL

Living in Forestdale

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 48
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 77
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Public Safety 55
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Airports 23
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Hospitals 25
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Colleges 18
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Schools 1
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Residents

8.9k Population -1.9k (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
25% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -11% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black73%
Caucasian22%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate30%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$59k Median Household Income +$6.4k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector64%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office30%
Service13%

Commute

Car, truck, or van98%
Walked<1%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$123k Median Home Value -$500 (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$624 Median Monthly Rent +$49 (2010–19)
67% Owner-Occupied -13% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197937%
Built 1960 to 196924%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K39%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity47%
LP gas2%
Utility gas50%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Forestdale

United States45
Alabama48
Birmingham Metro Area53
Jefferson County60

Property Crime in Forestdale

United States48
Alabama52
Birmingham Metro Area38
Jefferson County47

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (70%)(27%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton71%
Donald Trump27%

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 53 5 0
Dec 45 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forestdale

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding63
Tornado30
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Forestdale, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Forestdale, AL

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Forestdale Baptist
1 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Forestdale, AL

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Miles College
6 miles, S
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Samford University
10 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Forestdale, AL

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Callahan Eye Hospital
7 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near Forestdale, AL