State Senate District 18, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 3/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
140,357 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
45.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
41.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$47,182 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$225,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$525 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$802 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
36.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 5 0 69
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 5 0 80
Aug 4 0 79
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 3 0 62
Nov 5 0 53
Dec 5 0 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 61% of residents leaning left and 35% leaning right.

Liberal (62%) (36%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 30%
Hillary Clinton 66%
Other 4%

Schools

Bush K8
<1 miles, N 1 star
Homewood Middle School
<1 miles, SE 4.1 star
Washington Elementary School
1 miles, N 1 star
Epic School
1 miles, NE 2.8 star

Colleges

Herzing University-Birmingham
1 miles, SW 1.9 star
University of Alabama at Birmingham
2 miles, NE 2.3 star
Samford University
2 miles, SE 2.8 star
Birmingham-Southern College
3 miles, N 2.8 star

Hospitals

Princeton Baptist Medical Center
2 miles, NW 2.3 star
University of Alabama Hospital
2 miles, NE 2.3 star

Airports

Golden Triangle Regional Airport
102 miles, W 1 star