At a Glance
Median Income
$90,163
$40,356 per capita
Home Value
$242,600
Zillow: $305,607
Median Rent
$1,375/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
99/100K
1,517/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.8%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
11.1% smoking rate
How Alabaster Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alabaster's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alabaster a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alabaster residents earn a median household income of $90,163 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,356. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,251 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alabaster is $242,600 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,607. Median rent is $1,375/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Alabaster reports 99 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,517/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
40.8% of adults in Alabaster hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% above the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alabaster has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
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 40.
Data Overview
People
Population33,633
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density1,281/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born6.2%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,163
Per Capita$40,356
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$17,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,284
Housing
A+
Home Value$242,600
Rent$1,375
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$305,607
Housing Units12,459
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent99/100K
Property1,517/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault84/100K
Burglary49/100K
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,795/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain56.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation509 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.8%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+13.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute31 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Alabaster was built in 1994.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.