At a Glance
Median Income
$81,215
$41,618 per capita
Home Value
$234,900
Zillow: $263,471
Median Rent
$1,151/mo
31.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
212/100K
4,103/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.0%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Gardendale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gardendale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gardendale a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gardendale residents earn a median household income of $81,215 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,618. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,923 business establishments, including 1,550 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gardendale is $234,900 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,471. Median rent is $1,151/month, with 31.7% 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 1989.
Safety & Crime
Gardendale reports 212 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,103/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
36.0% of adults in Gardendale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gardendale has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population16,110
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density700/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,215
Per Capita$41,618
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$65,539M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,376
Housing
A+
Home Value$234,900
Rent$1,151
Ownership81.4%
Zillow$263,471
Housing Units6,579
Rent Burden31.7%
Crime
F
Violent212/100K
Property4,103/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault131/100K
Burglary613/100K
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death13,164/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain57.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation649 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.0%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed187 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries40
Did You Know?
The median home in Gardendale was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 187 Mbps.
There are 1,550 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 94 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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