Birmingham-Hoover Metro Area, AL
Living in the Birmingham Metro Area
Bikeability10
Walkability13
Commute46
Public Transit12
Affordability70
Public Safety48
Airports27
Hospitals31
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools36
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.1MPopulation-30k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
31%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black30%
Caucasian62%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate27%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$9.7k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty
28 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$165kMedian Home Value+$24k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$669Median Monthly Rent+$138 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas43%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Birmingham Metro Area
United States45
Alabama48
Property Crime in the Birmingham Metro Area
United States48
Alabama52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump57%
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 | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Birmingham Metro Area
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding62
Tornado33
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Birmingham-Hoover Metro Area, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Birmingham-Hoover Metro Area, AL
Gods House Kindergarten & Daycare
2 miles, N
Westminster School at Oak Mountain
2 miles, SE
Primrose School at Meadowbrook
3 miles, E
Joseph S Bruno Montessori Academy
3 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Birmingham-Hoover Metro Area, AL
Strayer University-Alabama
3 miles, N
Samford University
6 miles, NW
University of Alabama at Birmingham
8 miles, NW
Birmingham-Southern College
10 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Birmingham-Hoover Metro Area, AL
Grandview Medical Center
2 miles, N
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
5 miles, NW
St Vincent's Birmingham
8 miles, NW
Callahan Eye Hospital
8 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Birmingham-Hoover Metro Area, AL
Montgomery Regional Airport-Dannelly Field
79 miles, S
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
107 miles, W