Homewood, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
27,697 332.4M (US)
Median Age
29.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
69.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$108,386 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$502,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$781 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,185 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.4% 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 43
Feb 5 0 47
Mar 5 0 54
Apr 4 0 62
May 5 0 70
Jun 5 0 77
Jul 5 0 80
Aug 4 0 80
Sep 4 0 74
Oct 4 0 63
Nov 5 0 54
Dec 5 0 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 52%
Other 8%

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 High School
1 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Colleges

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