Gardendale, AL

Living in Gardendale

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 11
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Commute 59
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 65
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Public Safety 45
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Airports 25
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Hospitals 27
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Colleges 18
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Schools 21
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Residents

14k Population +596 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
29% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black10%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate27%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$72k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector69%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts50%
Sales and office21%
Service10%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$172k Median Home Value +$7.8k (2010–19)
29% Built 2000 or Later
$723 Median Monthly Rent +$82 (2010–19)
77% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached87%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity59%
LP gas1%
Utility gas40%

Crime

Violent Crime in Gardendale

United States45
Alabama48
Birmingham Metro Area53
Jefferson County60

Property Crime in Gardendale

United States48
Alabama52
Birmingham Metro Area38
Jefferson County47

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (30%)(67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump68%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 43 5 0
Feb 46 5 0
Mar 54 5 0
Apr 61 5 0
May 69 5 0
Jun 76 5 0
Jul 80 5 0
Aug 79 4 0
Sep 73 4 0
Oct 62 4 0
Nov 53 5 0
Dec 45 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gardendale

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding63
Tornado30
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Gardendale, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Gardendale, AL

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Colleges

Colleges near Gardendale, AL

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Miles College
15 miles, SW
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Samford University
15 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Gardendale, AL

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St Vincent's East
10 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Gardendale, AL