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Vestavia Hills
  • Suburb of Birmingham, AL
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Suburb
Birmingham

Vestavia Hills

#4 in Best Places to Live in Alabama
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Vestavia Hills is a suburb of Birmingham with a population of 38,504. Vestavia Hills is in Jefferson County and is one of the best places to live in Alabama. Living in Vestavia Hills offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Vestavia Hills there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many families live in Vestavia Hills and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Vestavia Hills are highly rated.
    About Vestavia Hills...
    Population
    38,504
    Suburb of
    Birmingham
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $402,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,301
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      24%
    • Own
      76%
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    Vestavia Hills Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      43.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      17.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      8.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      84.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      634.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      113.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      31%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      38%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      19%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      10%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Vestavia Hills

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $118,539
    National
    $69,021
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