Gardendale, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
16,110 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
36.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$81,215 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$234,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$487 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$831 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
79.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson County
6
Birmingham Metro Area
5
Alabama
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson County
5
Birmingham Metro Area
4
Alabama
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 42
Feb 5 0 46
Mar 5 0 54
Apr 4 0 61
May 5 0 69
Jun 5 0 76
Jul 5 0 80
Aug 4 0 79
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 3 0 62
Nov 5 0 53
Dec 5 0 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, AL State Senate District 17, AL State House District 51, AL
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Schools

Snow Rogers Elementary School
1 miles, N • 3.2 star
Tabernacle Christian School
1 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Jefferson State Community College
6 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Birmingham-Southern College
12 miles, SW • 2.8 star
University of Alabama at Birmingham
12 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

St Vincent's East
10 miles, SE • 2.3 star
St Vincent's Birmingham
12 miles, S • 4.1 star
University of Alabama Hospital
12 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

Golden Triangle Regional Airport
104 miles, W • 1 star
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