HOMEWOOD
Homewood is a suburb of Birmingham. It is a city in south-eastern Jefferson County, Alabama. Homewood is located on the other side of Red Mountain that is due south of the city center.
Population
According to the US census, the population of Homewood as of July 1, 2019, is 25,377.
Median Income
The median household income (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 in Homewood is $84,157.
Things about the neighborhood
Homewood is one of the best suburbs of Birmingham, Alabama. This beautiful city is located in Jefferson County. Homewood has some of the best places to explore. It provides a dense suburban feel and is home to many younger, educated professionals and families.
Homewood is also known as a college town as many students who live here attend area colleges. Homewood is an ethnically diverse city, and the most common language spoken here is English. Spanish and Vietnamese are the other two languages spoken here.
Price housing buy
The median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 is $347,800.
Price housing rent
The median gross rent for houses in Homewood is $1,112.
Schools
Homewood has its own school district, and there are public as well as private schools. Homewood has many elementary, middle and high schools.
Healthcare
In the city of Homewood, there are 350 physicians per 100,000 population.
Crime safety
The violent crime rate in Homewood is 16.3 (the US average is 22.7), and property crimes are 54.9 (The US average is 35.4)
Things to do
In Homewood, there are many beautiful places to explore. It has a vibrant food scene and a happening nightlife and is a great shopping destination. The Red mountain offers fantastic skyline views, and it has lovely parks, gardens and museums.
VESTAVIA HILLS
Vestavia Hills is a suburb of Birmingham. It is geographically located in Jefferson County.
Population
According to the US census, the population of Vestavia Hills as of July 1, 2019, is 34,413.
Median income
The median household income (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 in Vestavia Hills is $109,485.
Things about the neighborhood
This suburb of Birmingham is a progressive, beautiful and lively city. It is economically powerful. It offers a dense suburban feel to people living here.
The residents of Vestavia Hills are well-educated and can be described as urban sophisticates. The language spoken by the people of Vestavia Hills is English. Spanish and Chinese are the other two important languages.
Price housing buy
The median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 is $376,200.
Price housing rent
The median gross rent for houses in Vestavia Hills is $1,218.
Schools
Vestavia Hills City School District serves Vestavia Hills, and there are public and private schools. In Vestavia, there many elementary, middle and high schools.
Healthcare
Many hospitals in and around Vestavia Hills offer all kinds of healthcare services to the residents, such as 24×7 emergency, surgery, trauma, urgent care, etc.
Crime safety
In Vestavia Hills, the violent crime rate is 10.3 (the US average is 22.7), and property crimes are 21.9 (The US average is 35.4)
Things to do
Vestavia Hills is a beautiful place to live, work, shop and play. It is a family-friendly city. Vestavia is famous for its park and recreational activities. In addition, there are many gastropubs and international restaurants and shopping places.
HOOVER
This Birmingham suburb is located in Jefferson and Shelby Counties. Hoover is nestled along the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.
Population
According to the US census, the population of Hoover as of July 1, 2019, is 85,768.
Median income
The median household income (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 in Hoover is $89,452.
Things about the neighborhood
Hoover is a beautiful place to live in and has a dense suburban feel to it. It is the sixth-largest community in Alabama and is ethnically diverse. Hoover is a well-educated community. English is the most spoken language, and other languages spoken in Hoover are Spanish and Langs. of India.
Price housing buy
The median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 is $291,000.
Price housing rent
The median gross rent for houses in Hoover is $1,123.
Schools
Hoover City Schools serves Hoover, and there are public and private schools. In the city of Hoover, there are elementary, middle and high schools.
Healthcare
Many hospitals in and around Hoover offer all kinds of healthcare services to the residents, such as 24×7 emergency, surgery, trauma, urgent care, etc.
Crime safety
The violent crime rate in Hoover is 10.1 (the US average is 22.7), and property crimes are 36.4 (The US average is 35.4)
Things to do
Hoover offers a high-quality life, and there are many things to do in Hoover. It has one of the largest shopping centers. People can also visit the treasured natural history site of Moss Rock, Preserve and Waterfalls or take a trip to Aldridge Gardens.
You can also enjoy art and music in Hoover. There are many other attractions in Hoover like golf resort, historical district and parks etc.
MOUNTAIN BROOK
Mountain Brook is a suburb of Birmingham. This city is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
Population
According to the US census, the population of Mountain Brook as of July 1, 2019, is 20,297.
Median income
The median household income of (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 in Mountain Brook city is $152,355.
Things about the neighborhood
It is a medium-sized city, and that gives its residents a sparse suburban feel. It is a family-friendly place to live in. In addition, Mountain Brook is a well-educated community and is home to urban sophisticates.
The most common language spoken by people of Mountain Brook is English. People also speak Spanish and Langs. of India.
Price housing buy
The median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 is $628,800.
Price housing rent
The median gross rent for houses in Mountain Brook is $1,561.
Schools
Mountain Brook School system is rated as one of the best. There are public and private schools in Mountain Brook. There are many elementary, junior high and high schools. Six schools have been awarded the Blue Ribbon.
Healthcare
In the city of Mountain Brook, there are 350 physicians per 100,000 population.
Crime safety
In Mountain Brook, the violent crime rate is 9.5 (the US average is 22.7), and property crimes are 22.6 (The US average is 35.4)
Things to do
This affluent suburb has many attractions for visitors. Mountain Brook has an abundance of historic landmarks, shops, parks, bars and restaurants.
People visiting this city can spend a day strolling in botanical gardens or walking on the Cahaba river banks or can spend the day at Jemison park.