Alabama · Metropolitan Area
Alabaster is a mid-size city in Alabama with a population of 33,633. Residents earn $90,163 per year, which is 20% above the national average.
Based on current data, Alabaster receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Alabaster offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Alabaster is $90,163, 20% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Alabaster is $242,600, 14% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,375 per month. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Alabaster is below the national average at 184 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,939 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 40.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Alabaster enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 91.2% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.8% |
| 34% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $90,163 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,356 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,284 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $102,306 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,251 |
| County GDP | $17,333M |
| Restaurants | 436 |
| Healthcare | 535 |
| Retail | 708 |
| Manufacturing | 159 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,123 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.29% |
| Commute Time | 30.9 min |
| Work from Home | 15.3% |
| Census Median | $242,600 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $299,364 |
| Median List Price | $330,000 |
| Median List Price | $330,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $159 |
| Homes Sold | 32 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.4% |
| Price Drops | 16.4% |
| Inventory | 104 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,375 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,744 |
| Studio | $716 |
| 1 Bedroom | $772 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $936 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,206 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,381 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,123 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.29% |
| Obesity | 32.4% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.8% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.1% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Mental Distress | 15.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,795/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 535 |
| Total Violent | 183.7/100K |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Murder | 3.2/100K |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Rape | 28.5/100K |
| Robbery | 34.9/100K |
| Assault | 117.2/100K |
| Total Property | 1,938.7/100K |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 215.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,666.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 57.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 56.2 inches |
| 48% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Area | 26.3 sq mi (68.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,281/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2144°N, 86.8231°W |
| County FIPS | 01117 |
Winner: Republican by 40.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.40 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,281/sq mi |
| Total Area | 26.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 535 |
| Restaurants | 436 |
| Retail Stores | 708 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 30.9 min |
| Work from Home | 15.3% |