Birmingham Metro Area, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,181,432 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,627 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$226,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$470 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$847 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Alabama
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Alabama
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 42
Feb 5 0 46
Mar 5 0 53
Apr 4 0 61
May 4 0 69
Jun 4 0 76
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 4 0 79
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 3 0 62
Nov 5 0 53
Dec 4 0 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 38% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, AL State Senate District 18, AL State House District 46, AL
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Schools

Edgewood Elementary School
<1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Hall Kent Elementary School
<1 miles, W • 4.1 star
Homewood Middle School
1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Herzing University-Birmingham
1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Samford University
1 miles, E • 2.8 star
University of Alabama at Birmingham
3 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Fortis Institute-Birmingham
3 miles, W • 1 star
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Hospitals

Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
2 miles, E • 3.2 star
University of Alabama Hospital
3 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Golden Triangle Regional Airport
102 miles, W • 1 star
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