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Birmingham, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Jefferson County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
199,322
Population
1,355/sq mi density
$44,376
Median Income
$31,616 per capita
$138,600
Home Value
$134,655 Zillow
$1,047
Median Rent
33.4% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
1,588
Violent Crime/100K
6,567 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$44,376 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$138,600 home value, $1,047/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,588 violent crimes/100K (318% above avg)
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$138,600
51% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,047/mo
10% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
45.1%
31% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
107,009
Median year built: 1965
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$138,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$134,655
Median Sale Price
$174,000
Median List Price
$157,400
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
45.1%
Owner-Occupied
54.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$716/mo
1 Bedroom
$772/mo
2 Bedroom
$936/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,206/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,381/mo
Census median rent:
$1,047/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,309/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
96 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
123
Price Drops
21.8%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$106
Active Inventory
939
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1965
Average age of housing stock: 61 years
Homeownership Rate
45.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $138,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $134,655 |
| Median Sale Price | $174,000 |
| Median List Price | $157,400 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $106 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,047 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,309 |
| FMR Studio | $716 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $772 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $936 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,206 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,381 |
Market
| Days on Market | 96 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 21.8% |
| Homes Sold | 123 |
| Active Inventory | 939 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $106 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 45.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 54.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 45.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 107,009 |
| Median Year Built | 1965 |
| Rent Burden | 33.4% |