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Birmingham, AL
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Population: 202,234
Home Price: $102,900
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Overview
Birmingham is a midsize city in the state of Alabama with a population of 202,234. Birmingham has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
21.7 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Birmingham, AL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Birmingham
Alabama
United States
Per Capita Income
$26,746
$26,163
$32,693
Median Household Income
$39,403
$51,091
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
8.0%
6.7%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
19.4%
13.9%
10.5%
Age
Birmingham
Alabama
United States
Median Age
36.2
41.9
42.3
Gender
Birmingham
Alabama
United States
Male
47.2%
48.6%
49.8%
Female
52.8%
51.4%
50.2%
Race
Birmingham
Alabama
United States
White
25.1%
70.2%
80.3%
Black or African American
68.7%
24.2%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.2%
0.4%
2.7%
Asian
1.4%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
2.1%
1.5%
2.7%
Multiracial
2.4%
2.9%
5.2%
Housing Information
Birmingham
Alabama
United States
Median Home Price
$102,900
$131,174
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$664
$527
$801
Family Households
23.6%
23.6%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
44.7%
44.7%
26.2%
Homeowners
45.8%
74.0%
72.9%
Renters
54.2%
26.0%
27.1%
Education
Birmingham
Alabama
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
9.1%
10.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
28.1%
28.1%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
22.6%
21.7%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.4%
9.0%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
17.5%
11.2%
15.0%
Proficiency
Birmingham
Alabama
United States
Mathematics
27.9%
44.1%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
28.9%
42.9%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Birmingham
Alabama
United States
Murder
NA
4.7
3.0
Rape
NA
17.5
38.0
Robbery
NA
31.5
40.7
Assault
NA
79.4
188.5
Property Crime
Birmingham
Alabama
United States
Burglary
NA
149.4
336.1
Theft
NA
1977.4
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
116.7
167.1
Arson
NA
2.3
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Birmingham, AL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
gluten free
fast food
food truck
beer
thai food
food drinks
hot dogs
craft beer
sweet tea
dining experience
hummus
chicken wings
meal
restaurant
steak
chef
taco
quiche
tacos
cooking
metro birmingham
football
college football
high school football
sports teams
hs football
fantasy football
ncaa football
country music
video games
college basketball
college footbal
professional wrestling
wrestling
baseball
pro wrestling
little league
basketball
gaming
ecommerce professional
commissions open
motion designer
album covers
nft project
nft
curator
fashion
graphic novels
creative
artists
collection
visual
comics
comic
craft
poetry
composer
llski
crafts
arts culture
spending time
spare time
video games
geeky things
fighting games
books
tv shows
gaming
random stuff
comic books
baseball cards
random thoughts
anime
horror movies
youtuber
mountain biking
road trips
restaurant reviewer
fitness
disc golf
sports
local news
digital media
content manager
producer
tv
professional wrestling
marketing
pro wrestling
digital marketing
tv shows
gaming
executive producer
radio personality
government politics
film television
marketing branding
nfl nba
classic rock
independent artists
sports
native plant
summer
space
beach
mountain
mountain biking
biking
canoeing
photography
fishing
fishing hiking
hiking
watersports
skiing
swimming
nature
mtns
winter
snorkeling
free shipping
free samples
boutique
food truck
womens boutique
boutique offering
coffee shop
boutique specializing
booksamillion
graphic tees
restock
gas station
merch
record store
restaurant
gift cards
pre order
groceries
vendors
walmart
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