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Birmingham
  • City in Alabama
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Birmingham

#169 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      D+
    2. Crime & Safety
      D
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      C
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Birmingham is a city in Alabama with a population of 202,234. Birmingham is in Jefferson County. Living in Birmingham offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Birmingham there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Birmingham and residents tend to be liberal.
    About Birmingham...
    Population
    202,234
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $102,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $906
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      54%
    • Own
      46%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    D
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      1,337.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      41.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      85.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      446.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      1,213.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      4,268.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      832.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      18%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      11%
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    Working in Birmingham

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $39,403
    National
    $69,021
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