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Gardendale, AL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Aurora Gray

Commute times in Gardendale -how bad?

Longtime lurker here, Median household income is $81,215, which feels pretty solid for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in...

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Charlotte Hughes

Cheapest neighborhoods in Gardendale?

First post here. Born and raised here. Household incomes average around $81,215 in Gardendale. Poverty rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $234,900, which is actually reasonable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a growing tech scene whi...

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Aurora Sanders

Grocery stores in Gardendale -recommendations?

Longtime lurker here, We're a young couple and Crime rate is something to consider -Gardendale sits at 211.7 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. Does this match your experience? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Charlotte Hughes

Best and worst neighborhoods in Gardendale

Hello, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $1,151/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What do you all think? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Cameron Bailey

What I wish I knew before living in Gardendale

Longtime lurker here, I'm single, late 30s, and Median household income is $81,215, which feels pretty solid for the area. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Thoughts?

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Jace Chavez

Affordable areas near Gardendale?

First post here. You can expect to pay around $1,151 for rent here. Rent is about $1,151/month for a decent place. It's a a small town city with about 16,110 people. Household incomes average around $81,215 in Gardendale. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's bette...

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Jeremiah T.

The good and bad of living in Gardendale

Anyone else feel this way? Military spouse here. Crime rate is something to consider -Gardendale sits at 211.7 per 100K. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $1,151 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense ...

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Jeremiah T.

Best companies to work for in Gardendale?

Poverty rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Would love some local perspective. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. The weather takes some gettin...

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Aurora Gray

What Gardendale does better than anywhere else

Hi all, I've been here for 9 years and Median household income is $81,215, which feels pretty solid for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What would you do? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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