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AL area data

Birmingham, AL

Aggregated across 18 ZIP codes in Birmingham.

Population: 167,600 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Birmingham, AL is $143,762 — down 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $180,289 after a median 119 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,227/month. 49 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, tornado, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$143,762

Median home value

-1.0%

1-year change

119

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$143,762
1-year appreciation
-1.0%
3-year appreciation
-6.2%
5-year appreciation
+2.2%
10-year appreciation
+78.4%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$163,693
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$180,289
Median list price
$189,823
Median price per sqft
$125
1-year sale-price change
+35.8%
Median days on market
119 days
Homes sold (recent period)
24
For-sale inventory
967
Sale-to-list ratio
95.0%
Active listings
45
1-year forecast
+0.3%
Days to pending
64 days
New listings (monthly)
227

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,227/mo
1-year rent change
+0.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$929/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,044/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,154/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,445/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,636/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
49
Elementary schools
31
Middle schools
6
High schools
9
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
Birmingham City, i3 Academy, Legacy Prep
Schools include
Engle Day Treatment, Adolescent Day Treatment, Homebound Elementary School, Homebound High School, Phillips Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, tornado, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 62% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
35th Avenue (1.2 mi — proposed for listing)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
65.9°F
Average high
74.8°F
Average low
56.8°F
Annual precipitation
52.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
61
Days with Good air quality
75
Days with Moderate air quality
271
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
240

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-12,187
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
94,625
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
59,134

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
35
Nearest national park
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (0 mi)
National parks include
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument, Freedom Riders National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
212
Nearest airport
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
ST. VINCENT'S EAST, CALLAHAN EYE HOSPITAL, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.8 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
60
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,860 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,961
Housing built before 1970
67.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,070
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
65.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
302,417
Average weekly wage
$1,330
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,338

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BirminghamState medianUS median
Median home value$143,762$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$180,289$247,500$325,000
Median days on market119 days66 days51 days
Typical rent$1,227/mo$1,419/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,070$514$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Birmingham, AL?
$143,762.
What is the median sale price in Birmingham, AL?
$180,289.
How long do homes take to sell in Birmingham, AL?
Median days on market: 119 days.
What is typical rent in Birmingham, AL?
Typical rent: $1,227/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Birmingham, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, tornado, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm.
Is Birmingham, AL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Birmingham, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 62% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Birmingham, AL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Birmingham, AL?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: 35th Avenue, 1.2 mi.
How many schools serve Birmingham, AL?
49 schools (31 elementary, 6 middle, 9 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Birmingham, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 14.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Birmingham, AL?
Moderate. Median AQI: 61. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Birmingham, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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