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Alabaster, AL

Alabama · Shelby County · Birmingham Metro

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.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
33,633 Population 1,281/sq mi density
$90,163 Median Income $40,356 per capita
$242,600 Home Value $299,364 Zillow
$1,375 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
184 Violent Crime/100K 1,939 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$90,163 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$242,600 home value, $1,375/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
184 violent crimes/100K (52% below avg)
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $90,163
20% higher than US avg
Home Value $242,600
14% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 184/100K
52% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 40.8%
21% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,375
18% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.4%
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.2%
39% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.1%
75% lower than US avg

How Alabaster Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population33,633
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density1,281/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 74%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,163
Per Capita$40,356
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$17,333M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$242,600
Rent$1,375
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$299,364
Housing Units12,459
Rent Burden31.3%

Crime

F
Violent184/100K
Property1,939/100K
Murder3.2/100K
Assault117/100K
Burglary215/100K

Health

Obesity32.4%
Uninsured8.8%
Smoking11.1%
Depression22.3%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain56.2 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation509 ft (155 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.8%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+13.4%
School Score5.72

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute31 min
Broadband94.1%
EV Stations2
Libraries14

Is Alabaster a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

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. With 304 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Alabaster has a population of 33,633 with a density of 1,281 people per square mile, spread across 26.3 square miles. The median age is 39.5 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.4% female and 48.6% male. The city is predominantly White (73.6%), with 1.6% Hispanic, 14.9% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 91.2% of residents, while 8.8% speak Spanish. 5.6% of the population are veterans. 11.4% of residents have a disability. 91.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

33,633
Total Population
1,281
People / sq mi
39.5yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
26.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Alabaster vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 91.2%
16% above US avg
Spanish 8.8%
34% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Alabaster vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Alabaster is $90,163, which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,356. The average weekly wage is $1,284. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 7,251 business establishments, including 436 restaurants. The cost of living index is 88.8, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes. 15.3% of workers work from home.

Income: Alabaster vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$90,163
20% above US avg
Per Capita Income$40,356
Avg Weekly Wage$1,284
IRS Avg AGI$102,306
Gini Index0.444 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.1%
75% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,251
County GDP$17,333M

Business (County)

Restaurants436
Healthcare535
Retail708
Manufacturing159

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,123
11% below US avg
Cost of Living88.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.29%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.9 min
Drive Alone74.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Alabaster is $242,600, 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $299,364, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 98.4% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $1,375 (18% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $772 for a one-bedroom to $936 for a two-bedroom apartment. 86.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 12,459 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1994. The average annual property tax is $3,123. 31.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$242,600
14% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$299,364
Median List Price$330,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$330,000
$/Sq Ft$159
Homes Sold32
Sale-to-List Ratio98.4%
Price Drops16.4%
Inventory104

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,375
18% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,744
Rent Burden31.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$716
1 Bedroom$772
2 Bedrooms$936
3 Bedrooms$1,206
4 Bedrooms$1,381

Ownership & Property

Homeownership86.5%
Owner-Occupied86.5%
Renter-Occupied13.5%
Housing Units12,459
Median Year Built1994

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,123
11% below US avg
Effective Rate1.29%
In Alabaster, 32.4% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 9.9% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 4.9% of residents, below the national average. 36.8% have high blood pressure. 11.1% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 17.6% report binge drinking. 21.1% are physically inactive, below the national average. 22.3% report depression. 15.8% experience frequent mental distress. 8.8% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,297. The dentist ratio is 1:1,967. 74.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.2 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-22)

PM2.5
5.9
μg/m³
Fine particulate
PM10
7.2
μg/m³
Coarse particulate
NO₂
2.8
μg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide
O₃
64.0
μg/m³
Ozone
SO₂
0.4
μg/m³
Sulphur dioxide
CO
154.0
μg/m³
Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Alabaster vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.4%
1% above US avg
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure36.8%
Asthma9.5%
COPD5.0%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking11.1%
21% below US avg
Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity21.1%
Depression22.3%
Mental Distress15.8%
Physical Distress11.1%
Short Sleep36.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.8%
Uninsured8.8%
2% above US avg
Primary Care1:1,297
Dentists1:1,967
Mental Health1:756
Checkup Rate77.7%
Dental Visits65.6%
Premature Death6,795/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access74.0%
Healthcare Facilities535
Alabaster has a violent crime rate of 184 per 100,000 residents, 52% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 117.2 per 100,000, robbery at 34.9, rape at 28.5. The murder rate is 3.2 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,939 per 100,000, 1% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,666, burglary at 215, vehicle theft at 57 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 18 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Alabaster receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Alabaster vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent183.7/100K
52% below US avg
Murder3.2/100K
50% below US avg
Rape28.5/100K
Robbery34.9/100K
Assault117.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,938.7/100K
1% below US avg
Burglary215.4/100K
Theft1,666.2/100K
Vehicle Theft57.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18
Traffic Accidents567
Avg Accident Severity2.4 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Alabaster enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 509 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.4°F
19% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation509 ft (155 m)
Area26.3 sq mi (68.0 km²)
Population Density1,281/sq mi
Coordinates33.2144°N, 86.8231°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyShelby County County
Nearest AirportBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.2"
48% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.73"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0447 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)2.90 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability16.6 / 100
Community Resilience74.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

64 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 25, 2020.

Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 14 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 117 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 49 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 93 km
Jun 24, 1998 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama M3.4 132 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 84 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 13 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 135 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 119 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 123 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 119 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 54 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 118 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 116 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 107 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 114 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 127 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 78 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 17 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Sally (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Sally Category 1 274 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 281 km
2018 Michael Category 3 290 km
2005 Dennis Category 2 272 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 282 km
2004 Ivan Category 2 218 km
1995 Erin Category 1 298 km
1995 Opal Category 1 128 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

672 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 226 fatalities, 2,241 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 8, 1998 EF5 54 km 32
Apr 4, 1977 EF5 35 km 22
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 97 km 6
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 89 km 7
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 57 km 22
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 87 km 0
Dec 16, 2000 EF4 84 km 11
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 84 km 22
Feb 23, 1975 EF4 74 km 1
Mar 6, 1967 EF4 63 km 2
Jan 24, 1964 EF4 38 km 10
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 77 km 2
Mar 5, 1963 EF4 22 km 0
Nov 18, 1957 EF4 90 km 3
Nov 17, 1957 EF4 83 km 4
Apr 15, 1956 EF4 35 km 25
May 1, 1953 EF4 83 km 7
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 78 km 7
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 59 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,157 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 67 km
2024 OAK COMPARTMENT 50/51 RX 5,018 62 km
2019 OK C-49 4,745 59 km
2022 OK TORNADO UNIT 4,504 64 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,279 52 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 84 km
2022 OK COMP 40/53 4,093 69 km
2020 OK PAYNE LAKE 4,078 69 km
2022 OK C-1/2/3/4 COMBINED 3,841 61 km
2022 OK COMP 50/51/52 3,786 66 km
2024 OAK COMP 16/17/18 RX 3,579 65 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,507 53 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,482 53 km
2021 OK 234 3,482 58 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 63 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,414 61 km
2022 OK C-36/38/39 COMBINED 3,373 69 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 93 km
2021 OK COMP 33 AND 43 3,164 64 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 5.7 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 5.2 in
March 54°F (12°C) 6.7 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 5.3 in
May 69°F (21°C) 4.6 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.3 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 53°F (12°C) 4.4 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.2 in

Alabaster has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (3.1").

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Alabaster is located in Shelby County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21% above the national average of 33.7%. 93.4% have completed high school. 13.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 69.9% of the vote, a 40.9-point margin. 94.1% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 2 EV charging stations. There are 14 public libraries serving the community. 535 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 74.7% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.9%
D 29%

Winner: Republican by 40.9 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18
Traffic Accidents567
Avg Accident Severity2.4 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+40.8%
21% above US avg
High School+93.4%
Graduate Degree+13.4%
School Test Score5.72
A Education Grade (4.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1Metro / 1 million+
Population Density1,281/sq mi
Total Area26.3 sq mi
CountyShelby County County

Services

Broadband Access94.1%
Avg Download Speed160.2 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed17.6 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities535
Restaurants436
Retail Stores708

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.9 min
Drive Alone74.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.3%
Average costs for common services in Alabaster. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $222 ($133–$355)
Specialist Visit $311 ($178–$488)
Urgent Care Visit $178 ($89–$311)
Emergency Room Visit $1,954 ($710–$4,440)
Dental Cleaning $115 ($67–$178)
Dental Filling $222 ($133–$355)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $40 ($22–$67)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $67 ($44–$107)
Brake Pad Replacement $266 ($133–$444)
Tire Rotation $36 ($18–$67)
New Tires (Set of 4) $533 ($355–$888)
Battery Replacement $178 ($89–$311)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $89 ($53–$133)
Electrician (Per Hour) $80 ($44–$124)
HVAC Repair $355 ($133–$710)
HVAC System Install $6,216 ($3,552–$10,656)
Roof Repair $888 ($355–$1,776)
Roof Replacement $7,992 ($4,884–$13,320)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,332 ($444–$3,108)
Divorce (Contested) $13,320 ($4,440–$26,640)
DUI Defense $4,440 ($1,776–$8,880)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,332 ($710–$2,664)
Will Preparation $444 ($178–$888)
Trust Preparation $2,220 ($888–$4,440)
View all 12 services

Personal Care

Men's Haircut $22 ($13–$40)
Women's Haircut $49 ($27–$89)
Hair Coloring (Full) $133 ($67–$222)
Manicure $22 ($13–$40)
Pedicure $36 ($22–$58)
Massage (1 Hour) $71 ($44–$115)
View all 12 services

Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.64 ($2.66–$4.88)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.11 ($2.22–$4.44)
Loaf of Bread $3.37 ($2.22–$4.88)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.00 ($2.66–$5.77)
Ground Beef (per lb) $4.88 ($3.55–$6.66)
Rice (per lb) $0.89 ($0.53–$1.60)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $124 ($71–$222)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $62 ($27–$133)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $62 ($36–$107)
Internet (Monthly) $62 ($36–$89)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $58 ($27–$89)
Cable TV (Monthly) $75 ($44–$133)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $178 ($67–$444)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,776 ($1,066–$3,108)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $62 ($27–$115)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $13 ($7.10–$22)
Car Registration (Annual) $89 ($27–$222)
Driver's License Renewal $27 ($13–$67)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,066 ($533–$2,220)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $888 ($444–$1,776)
After-School Care (Monthly) $355 ($178–$622)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $44 ($22–$89)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $888 ($355–$2,220)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $11,100 ($4,440–$26,640)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $53 ($27–$89)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $89 ($44–$178)
Dog Grooming $53 ($27–$89)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $36 ($18–$67)
Dog Spay/Neuter $266 ($133–$444)
Cat Spay/Neuter $178 ($89–$355)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$638
Toddler$657
Preschool$602
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$631
Toddler$615
Preschool$561
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Shelby County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Retail Trade 10,760 758 $40,210 1.26
Health Care & Social Assistance 8,588 817 $58,230 0.70
Finance & Insurance 8,330 502 $100,297 2.41
Accommodation & Food Services 7,809 471 $24,962 1.01
Professional & Technical Services 6,310 1,017 $89,434 1.07
Construction 5,582 688 $74,973 1.25
Administrative & Waste Services 5,496 461 $52,307 1.10
Manufacturing 5,373 272 $79,000 0.77
Wholesale Trade 5,369 592 $97,292 1.60
Other Services 2,778 450 $53,947 1.08
Management of Companies 1,955 54 $116,215 1.36
Transportation & Warehousing 1,637 153 $70,157 0.45
Real Estate 1,584 351 $86,038 1.20
Arts & Entertainment 1,117 88 $24,806 0.78
Information & Technology 1,063 246 $89,347 0.67
Utilities 960 29 $180,918 2.96
Educational Services 797 105 $42,210 0.45
Mining & Oil/Gas 302 16 $90,952 0.94
Agriculture & Forestry 161 27 $82,985 0.23

Hospitals in Alabaster

Hospital Type CMS Rating Emergency Phone
SHELBY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals 2/5 Yes (205) 620-8100

Schools in Alabaster

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Thompson High School High 2,203 126 17.5:1
Thompson Middle School Middle 1,434 81 17.7:1
Meadow View Elementary School Elementary 944 58 16.3:1
Thompson Intermediate School Elementary 898 43 20.9:1
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Radio Stations near Alabaster

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Talk 94.5 — AAC+ 32 kbps
103.7 The Q - WQEN - Trussville/Birmingham, AL top 40 AAC
Talk 99.5 news, talk AAC+ 48 kbps
Classic Rock 105.1 classic rock, rock AAC+ 64 kbps
Substrate Radio ambient, drone MP3 128 kbps
Classic Rock 105.5 — AAC+ 32 kbps
thegreatiamb Radio americana, catholic MP3
thegreatiamb Kids americana, ballet MP3

National Parks Near Alabaster

9 national parks and monuments found near Alabaster.

ParkTypeFee
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument National Monument Free
Chickasaw State Park State Park Free
Freedom Riders National Monument National Monument Free
Lake Lurleen State Park State Park Free
Oak Mountain State Park State Park Free
Paul M. Grist State Park State Park Free
Rickwood Caverns State Park State Park Free
Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail National Historic Trail Free
Wind Creek State Park State Park Free

Museums in Alabaster

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
CHRISTENBERRY PLANETARIUMSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM2057262011$208,251,061
SAMFORD ART GALLERYART MUSEUM2057262011$208,251,061
HEART OF DIXIE RAILROAD MUSEUMHISTORY MUSEUM1919 9TH ST2056683435$1,024,873
ALDRIDGE GARDENSARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER2056828019$538,889
ALABAMA WILDLIFE CENTERZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION2056637930$440,703
ALABAMA CENTER FOR AMERICAN HISTORYHISTORY MUSEUM$312,533
SHELBY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION1854 N MAIN ST$72,416
BESSEMER HALL OF HISTORYHISTORY MUSEUM2054261633$8,783
ALABAMA MENS HALL OF FAMEGENERAL MUSEUM800 LAKESHORE DRIVE2057262362$7,618
WEST JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION1740 EASTERN VALLEY ROAD3342065418$5,233
81ST ARMY RESERVE COMMAND HISTORICAL HOLDINGGENERAL MUSEUM255 WEST OXMOOR ROAD
ALDRICH COAL MINE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM137 HIGHWAY 2032056652886
AMERICAN VILLAGEHISTORIC PRESERVATION2056653535
ARMED FORCES MUSEUM OF ALABAMAHISTORY MUSEUM3520 LORNA RIDGE DRIVE2055667257
ART GALLERYART MUSEUM2056656400
EDMUND LAW ROGERS SMITH-HARRISONHISTORY MUSEUM2056698767
EIGHTH AIR FORCE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
GEE'S BEND QUILTING COOPERATIVEGENERAL MUSEUM3345732323
HOOVER HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION569 PARK AVENUE2058229392
LEEDS HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION2056992721
PARADISE GARDENS PARK & MUSEUMARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER2055873090
VESTAVIA HILLS HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION2059780155

Libraries in Alabaster

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
HOOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY200 MUNICIPAL DRIVE0.0682,488
VESTAVIA HILLS LIBRARY IN THE FOREST1221 MONTGOMERY HIGHWAY0.0396,297
NORTH SHELBY LIBRARY5521 CAHABA VALLEY ROAD0.0180,000
PELHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY3160 PELHAM PARKWAY0.0133,323
ALABASTER - ALBERT L. SCOTT LIBRARY100 9TH STREET N.W.0.0127,438
BESSEMER PUBLIC LIBRARY400 19TH STREET N0.0115,615
COLUMBIANA PUBLIC LIBRARY50 LESTER STREET0.045,240
CALERA PUBLIC LIBRARY9700 HIGHWAY 250.045,000
MONTEVALLO - PARNELL MEMORIAL LIBRARY277 PARK DRIVE0.039,050
HARRISON REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM50 LESTER STREET0.038,420
HUEYTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY1372 HUEYTOWN ROAD0.037,497
MIDFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY400 BRELAND DRIVE0.034,085
HELENA - JANE B. HOLMES PUBLIC LIBRARY230 TUCKER ROAD0.030,370
CHELSEA PUBLIC LIBRARY41 WELDON DRIVE0.017,836

Farmers Markets in Alabaster

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
BESSEMER FARMERS MARKET1st Avenue N and 19th Street06/07/2018 to 09/27/2018Thu: 4:00 PM-6:30 PM;
Bessemer Farmers Market at Medical West995 9th Ave SW06/04/2018 to 09/24/2018Mon: 11:00 AM-2:00 PM;
Calera Farmers Market9758 Hwy 25, Calera, Al 35040April to AugustTue:3:00 PM - 6:00 PM;Visit
Columbinana Farmers MarketWest College Street
Fresh Market at Ross Bridge4000 Grand Avenue
Helena Market Days4151 Helena Road
MONTEVALLO FARMERS MARKETMain St. and Middle Street06/03/2013 to 08/05/2013Mon: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;
MOUNT LAUREL FARMERS MARKET38 MANNING PLACE
Mt Laurel Farmers Market5 Mt Laurel Avenue05/31/2014 to Sat: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM;YesVisit
RiverchaseUMC Farmer's Market1953 Old Hwy 3105/29/2014 to 08/28/2014Thu: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM;Visit
URBAN COOKHOUSE FARMER'S MARKET - THE SUMMIT250 Summit Boulevard05/28/2015 to 08/13/2015Thu: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;Visit
Valleydale Farmers Market4601 Valleydale Rd.05/18/2013 to 08/31/2013Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;YesVisit
Westside Tailgate Farmers MarketVisit

Hotels in Alabaster

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Candlewood Suites Alabaster
Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Restaurants in Alabaster

13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barrio Fiesta
Birds and Burgers
Buffalo Wild Wings
Champy's
Full Moon BBQ
Hibachi Grill
Jim-n-Nick's BBQ
LongHorn Steakhouse
O'Charley's
Olive Garden
Sol Azteca
Steak & Shake
Taqueria Garibaldi

Cafes in Alabaster

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bevelle's Cafe
Starbucks
Starbucks

Clinics in Alabaster

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

American Family Care Alabaster
US #922007964
US #922007965

Dentists in Alabaster

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alabaster Aesthetic Dentistry
Anderson Dental
Canales Orthodontics
US #870061884

Veterinaries in Alabaster

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banfield Pet Hospital
Kent Farms Animal Hospital

Gas Stations in Alabaster

10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
BP
Cannon
Chevron
Coosa Mart
Murphy USA
RaceTrac
Shell
Walmart
Warrior Express

Banks in Alabaster

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Legacy Community Federal Credit Union
Regions Bank
Wells Fargo

Breweries in Alabaster

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beer EngineersBrewers2147 Riverchase2056778024
Vizzini Farms WineryWineries, Brewers800 Hwy 872056850655
Watetu BeverageFood & Dining, Beverages, Breweries, Birmingham, AL, Beer and Ale, Birmingham Beer and Ale, (4), (2161 Citation Ct2059160009

Nursing Homes in Alabaster

2 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility Ownership Beds Residents Overall Health Staffing Quality Phone
SHELBY RIDGE NURSING HOME
881 3RD STREET NORTHEAST
 For profit - Corporation 131 123 5/5 — 5/5 4/5 2056208500
CHANDLER HEALTH & REHAB CENTER, LLC
850 NORTHWEST NINTH STREET
 For profit - Corporation 198 169 2/5 — 5/5 2/5 2056633859

Pharmacies in Alabaster

11 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
CVS - 4867 520 STATE HIGHWAY 119 SOUTH 205-663-5405
FOOD WORLD - 70 509 STATE HIGHWAY 119 SOUTH 205-664-1861
MASH MEDICAL 1130 1ST STREET NORTH 205-664-2059
MEDICINE CHEST PHARMACY 514 FIRST STREET NORTH 205-621-2310
PHARMACYSOUTH 105 CORPORATE WOODS CIRCLE 205-378-3301
PUBLIX - 01073 9200 STATE HIGHWAY 119 205-663-3881
RITE AID - 7001 140 MARKET CENTER DRIVE 205-663-4500
TARGET 250 SOUTH COLONIAL DRIVE 205-564-2609
U SAVE - ALABASTER 120 COLONIAL PROMENADE PARKWAY 205-605-0499
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 423 630 COLONIAL PROMENADE PARKWAY 205-663-3411
WALGREENS - 9951 9301 STATE HIGHWAY 119 SOUTH 205-664-4584

EV Charging Stations in Alabaster

NameAddressNetworkLevel 2DC FastConnectorsAccess
Lowe's Home Improvement - Tesla Supercharger235 Colonial Promenade PkwyTesla16TESLApublic
Walmart 423 (Alabaster, AL)630 COLONIAL PKWYElectrify America4CHADEMO J1772COMBOpublic

Cell Towers in Alabaster

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
6951 MCASHAN DRIVE (78919)LTOWER128
300 HIGHWAY 222 (60343)GTOWER123
400 CR 163 - CHILTON COUNTY (Jemison Site)TOWER116
23917 ROUTE 25 NORTH (78916)LTOWER105
1225 CLARK RD WTOWER60
Highway 16TOWER59

Fire Stations in Alabaster

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Alabaster Fire Department910 1ST ST SCareer205-621-8752
Saginaw Volunteer Fire Department566 Highway 26 EastVolunteer205-664-7711

Bridges in Alabaster

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
CulvertConcrete19794577,840F
CulvertConcrete19593357,460F
CulvertConcrete19752838,920F
CulvertConcrete19753138,920F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel197548638,920F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel197548638,920F
Tee BeamConcrete continuous195917028,730F
Tee BeamConcrete continuous195917028,730F
Tee BeamConcrete continuous195916928,730F
Tee BeamConcrete continuous195916928,730F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous195936528,730F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous195936528,730F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous197440325,980F
CulvertConcrete19953625,170F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete200212323,590G
CulvertConcrete19976619,216F
CulvertConcrete19522514,630F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete201317012,213G
CulvertConcrete19573711,185F
Tee BeamConcrete19204211,185F
CulvertConcrete2003709,533F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete20161808,714G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19793888,500G
CulvertConcrete1986317,500G
CulvertConcrete1962637,242F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19991316,840F
CulvertConcrete2003716,010G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete2000893,550F
Channel BeamConcrete1982343,200G
Stringer/Multi-beamConcrete20221402,320G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1977331,518F
Channel BeamConcrete2000341,200G
CulvertConcrete1984501,000G
Channel BeamConcrete1973361,000F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous1975456800F
CulvertConcrete198726333G
CulvertConcrete200222200G
CulvertConcrete200023200G
CulvertConcrete200639200G
CulvertConcrete20023680G
CulvertConcrete20062475G
CulvertConcrete20083825G

Correctional Facilities in Alabaster

NameAddressTypePopulationCapacityStatus
ALABASTER CITY JAIL201 1ST STREET NLOCAL-999-999OPEN

Superfund Sites Near Alabaster

4 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
CARMEUSE LIME & STONE, INC.599 HIGHWAY 31 SOUTHSHELBY
CARMEUSE LIME & STONE, INC.599 HIGHWAY 31 SOUTHSHELBY
CHENEY LIME AND CEMENT COMPANY - LANDMARK PLANT1152 OLD HIGHWAY 31SHELBY
LHOIST NORTH AMERICA OF ALABAMA LLC3707 HIGHWAY 31 NSHELBY

Airports Near Alabaster

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International AirportBHMLarge Airport
Shelby County Airport—Medium Airport
Bessemer Airport—Small Airport
Bibb County Airport—Small Airport
Big Sky Farms Airport—Small Airport
Charles C Killough Field—Small Airport
Chilton County Airport / Gragg-Wade Field—Small Airport
Dugger's Field—Small Airport
Flying X Ranch Airport—Small Airport
Hawk Field—Small Airport
Lay Landing—Small Airport
Lazy Eight Airpark Llc Airport—Small Airport
Mayfield (Private) Airport—Small Airport
Merkel Field Sylacauga Municipal Airport—Small Airport
Moore Field—Small Airport
Parker Field—Small Airport
Peterson Field—Small Airport
St Clair County AirportPLRSmall Airport
Town & Country Airpark—Small Airport
Tranquility Base Airport—Small Airport
Tri-L Acres Airport—Small Airport
Turkey Creek Airport—Small Airport
Vaiden Field—Small Airport
Walker County Airport Bevill Field—Small Airport
Ware Island Airport—Small Airport
Wetumpka Municipal Airport—Small Airport

Police Stations in Alabaster

10 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Alabaster Police Department100 11th Avenue Southwest
Bessemer Police South Precinct
Calera Police Department
Helena Police Department
Hoover Police Substation
Hueytown Police Department1318 Hueytown Road
Montevallo Police Department
Pelham Police Department32 Philip Davis Street
Police Station and Physical Plant Offices
Vestavia Hills Police Department1032 Montgomery Highway

Grocery Stores in Alabaster

26 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Aldi 38Supermarket113 Simmsville Rd
Brito's SupermarketGrocery Store103 Buck Creek Plz
Chevron Food Mart AlabasterConvenience Store844a Highway 31 S
Circle K 2723807Convenience Store2112 Butler Rd
CVS PHARMACY 4667Other100 Huntley Pkwy
CVS Pharmacy 4867Other520 Highway 119 S
DOLLAR GENERAL 9539Other2260 Kent Dairy Rd
Dollar General 12246Other3588 Highway 31 S
DOLLAR GENERAL 1607Other515 1st St SW
Dollar Tree 4579Other300 Colonial Promenade Pkwy
Kent Kwik 920Convenience Store1565 Simmsville Rd
Lexy Express Llc 0Convenience Store1100 1st St S
Murphy USA 7687Convenience Store560 Colonial Promenade Pkwy
Parv1inc NOConvenience Store8079 Highway 119
PUBLIX 1073Supermarket9200 Highway 119
Publix 1202Supermarket365 Huntley Pkwy
Racetrac 2595Convenience Store550 550 US Highway 31
Raceway 6818 01Convenience Store3314 Pelham Pkwy
Southern Quick MartConvenience Store151 Industrial Rd
Spur StopConvenience Store9737 Highway 119
Target Store T-2276Super Store250 S Colonial Dr
Walgreens 19770Other1713 Highway 31
Walgreens 9427Other3340 Pelham Pkwy
Walgreens 9951Other9301 Highway 119
Walmart Neighborhood Market 4756Super Store9085 Highway 119
Walmart SUPERCENTER 423Super Store630 Colonial Promenade Pkwy

Post Offices in Alabaster

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
US Post Office50 Kent Stone Way

Treatment Centers in Alabaster

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bessemer Neighborhood - Health CenterSubstance Abuse205-277-6878
Birmingham Metro Treatment Center - Metro Treatment of Alabama LPSubstance Abuse205-941-1799
Central Alabama WellnessBoth205-651-0077
Medical West - An Affiliate of the UAB Health SystemMental Health205-481-7000

DOL Wage Violations in Alabaster

24 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $126,313 in back wages owed to 383 employees.

24
Violations
$126,313
Back Wages Owed
383
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
Employer Severity Parent Company ZIP Industry Cases Back Wages Per Employee Employees
Championship Enterprises, Inc. — — 35007 — 1 $29,079 $549 53
Rio Stone — — 35007 — 1 $14,717 $1,338 11
Asplundh Tree Experts — Asplundh Tree Expert 35007 — 1 $14,634 $7,317 2
AHAVA HEALTHCARE OF ALABASTER — — 35007 Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) 1 $12,569 $137 92
Naturchem West — — 35007 — 1 $9,672 $645 15
Subway #38568 — Subway 35007 — 2 $8,520 $114 75
Stinson House Assisted Living Facility — — 35007 — 1 $7,877 $606 13
Church's Chicken — Churchs Texas Chicken 35007 — 1 $5,983 $1,496 4
Restoration Consultant, Inc — — 35007 — 1 $5,791 $1,448 4
National Scouting Report — — 35007 — 1 $5,008 $1,002 5
Subway 1965 @ Wal-Mart #423 — Subway 35007 — 1 $2,821 $157 18
Young Impressions Childcare — — 35007 — 1 $2,740 $64 43
McDonald's Restaurant #6652 (Alabaster) — McDonalds Corporation 35007 — 1 $1,959 $75 26
Exxon Highway 119 — ExxonMobil 35007 — 1 $1,227 $614 2
3D Mechanical — — 35007 — 1 $1,094 $365 3
Championship Enterprise Inc. — — 35007 — 1 $775 $775 1
AGC Automotive Americas Co. — AGC Automotive Americas Co 35007 — 2 $564 $282 2
Joe�s Italian — — 35007 — 1 $358 $358 1
Domino's Pizza — — 35007 — 1 $218 $73 3
Save-A-Lot #202 — — 35007 — 1 $196 $39 5
BTC WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS, INC. [OSHA] — BTC Wholesale Distributors Inc. 35007 Tobacco Product and Electronic Cigarette Merchant Wholesalers 1 $180 $180 1
Arby's — Inspire Brands 35007 — 1 $164 $164 1
Sprint — T-Mobile US 35007 — 1 $138 $69 2
Five Star Heating & Cooling, Inc. — — 35007 — 1 $30 $30 1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alabaster

27 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ALABASTER CHRIST-CENTERED UNITED APPEAL FUNDPO BOX 1518
ALABASTER JAR OF HOPE113 CAMDEN CIR
ALABASTER UNITED APPEAL FUND INC10903 HIGHWAY 119
AMAZING GRACE WORSHIP CENTER949 HIGHWAY 31 S
CALLED TO FREEDOM MINISTRIES1116 SEQUOIA TRL
CULTIVATE CHURCH395 1ST ST SW
DESTINY INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH261 CEDAR GROVE PKWY
EVANGEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH423 THOMPSON RD
F A M INTERNATIONALPO BOX 2367
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ALABASTERPO BOX 650
FREEWILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCHPO BOX 2013
HEART OF THE KING MINISTRIES115 CREDEN PL
HICKORY HILLS CHURCHPO BOX 606
HOUSE OF JUDAH MINISTRIES INC116 CHANDLER DR
IPUL CENTRAL ALABAMA INC101 DOUGLAS DR
KINGWOOD ASSEMBLY OF GOD100 HARVEST WAY
KINGWOOD UNITED APPEAL FUND INC100 HARVEST WAY
LUTHERAN MINISTRIES OF ALABAMA INC LMAPO BOX 970
MAN ADVENTURES INCPO BOX 841
MASTERS HOUSE116 CAPE COD CIR
MIND OF CHRIST INTERNATIONAL INC1633 KENT DAIRY RD
NATIONAL MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE261 CEDAR GROVE PKWY
NEW FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST MINISTRIES INCPO BOX 2369
REVIVAL CENTRAL FOR ALL NATIONS114 LONGVIEW CIR
SEEDS OF RESTORATION INC110 CAMBRIDGE POINTE CIR
THE LIGHTHOUSE OF PRAISEPO BOX 1713
UNITY CHRISTIAN CENTER INCPO BOX 232

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alabaster

What is the population of Alabaster?

Alabaster has a population of 33,633 residents and is located in Alabama. The population density is 1,281 people per square mile, spread across 26.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.5 years. The population is 51.4% female and 48.6% male.

Is Alabaster expensive to live in?

Alabaster is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 88.8 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $90,163, 20% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $242,600 (14% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,375 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Alabaster safe?

Alabaster is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 184 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,939 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Alabaster receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Alabaster?

Alabaster enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 56.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Alabaster?

The job market in Alabaster is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,284. There are 7,251 business establishments in the area, including 436 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 31 minutes, and 15.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Alabaster?

The median home value in Alabaster is $242,600. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $299,364. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,375. Fair market rent is $772 for a 1-bedroom and $936 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 86.5%. The average annual property tax is $3,123.

How are the schools in Alabaster?

Schools in Alabaster score 5.7 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 40.8% of adults in Alabaster hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 93.4% have completed high school. 13.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Alabaster?

The obesity rate in Alabaster is 32.4% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 11.1% of adults are smokers. 21.1% are physically inactive. 22.3% of residents report depression. 8.8% lack health insurance. 74.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,297.

What is transportation like in Alabaster?

The average commute in Alabaster is 31 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 74.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 15.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Alabaster?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Alabaster is 73.6% White, 14.9% Black or African American, 1.6% Hispanic or Latino. 91.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 8.8% speak Spanish. 5.6% of the population are military veterans. 11.4% of residents have a disability. 91.8% have health insurance coverage.

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