Forestdale, AL
Living in Forestdale
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute48
Public Transit1
Affordability77
Public Safety55
Airports23
Hospitals25
Colleges18
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.9kPopulation-1.9k (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black73%
Caucasian22%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate30%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$6.4k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector64%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office30%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van98%
Walked<1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$123kMedian Home Value-$500 (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$624Median Monthly Rent+$49 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197937%
Built 1960 to 196924%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K39%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity47%
LP gas2%
Utility gas50%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Forestdale
United States45
Alabama48
Birmingham Metro Area53
Jefferson County60
Property Crime in Forestdale
United States48
Alabama52
Birmingham Metro Area38
Jefferson County47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (70%)(27%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton71%
Donald Trump27%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forestdale
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding63
Tornado30
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forestdale, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forestdale, AL
Forestdale Baptist
1 miles, SE
Metropolitian School of Talent and the Arts
4 miles, SE
Central Park Christian Schools
6 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Forestdale, AL
Birmingham-Southern College
5 miles, SE
Miles College
6 miles, S
University of Alabama at Birmingham
7 miles, SE
Samford University
10 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forestdale, AL
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
6 miles, SE
The Children's Hospital of Alabama
7 miles, SE
University of Alabama Hospital
7 miles, SE
Callahan Eye Hospital
7 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Forestdale, AL
Montgomery Regional Airport-Dannelly Field
93 miles, S
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
98 miles, W