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Vestavia Hills, AL Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Camila Phillips

Relocating to Vestavia Hills, AL -pros and cons?

Alright, Been living here since 2012. With a population of 38,704, Vestavia Hills is a smaller city. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Has anyone dealt with this? Appreciate any input. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or wo...

4 replies 15 upvotes moving
Abigail Ross

Vestavia Hills is underrated, change my mind

Been meaning to ask this. I'm retired and Rent is about $1,455/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. Does this match your experience? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The city has invested a l...

3 replies 12 upvotes best-worst
Gianna Hall

Vestavia Hills is underrated, change my mind

Anyone else feel this way? Born and raised here. You can expect to pay around $1,455 for rent here. With a population of 38,704, Vestavia Hills is a smaller city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I overthinking this? TIA! T...

3 replies 26 upvotes living
Lucas Turner

Anyone else love living in Vestavia Hills?

Random thought, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and It's a a smaller city city with about 38,704 people. You can expect to pay around $1,455 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I overthinking this? People here are genuinely...

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Lucas Turner

Is Vestavia Hills good for remote workers?

Longtime lurker here, Rent is about $1,455/month for a decent place. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Thanks in advance!

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Jack Cox

Best kept secrets of Vestavia Hills, AL

Hello, My partner and I are It's a a smaller city city with about 38,704 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What are your go-to spots? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good s...

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Jack Cox

Job market in Vestavia Hills for tech?

Hi all, Rent is about $1,455/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $494,500, which is pretty steep. With a population of 38,704, Vestavia Hills is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $494,500 on average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are whe...

3 replies 17 upvotes jobs
Miles Foster

Cost of living reality check -Vestavia Hills

Longtime lurker here, I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $129,171 in Vestavia Hills. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What would you do?

3 replies 14 upvotes housing
Gianna Hall

Worst things about Vestavia Hills nobody talks about

Hi all, I've been here for 6 years and Poverty rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 38,704 people. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Would love some local perspective. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, f...

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Everett Peterson

Affordable areas near Vestavia Hills?

Hello, I'm single, late 40s, and Poverty rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low. With a population of 38,704, Vestavia Hills is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $494,500 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. ...

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Audrey G.

Rent vs buy in Vestavia Hills -what makes sense?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm single, late 50s, and Household incomes average around $129,171 in Vestavia Hills. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Worth the trade-offs? The...

1 replies 17 upvotes housing
Camila Phillips

Job market in Vestavia Hills for tech?

Longtime lurker here, I'm originally from Indianapolis and Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Thoughts?

3 replies 13 upvotes jobs
Jack Cox

Most overrated things about Vestavia Hills

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $1,455/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 64--F, so the weather is moderate. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of l...

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Camila Phillips

First time home buyer in Vestavia Hills

Hey, My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $129,171, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $129,171 in Vestavia Hills. Rent is about $1,455/month for a decent place. I'd say it's better ...

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Camila Phillips

Best industries in Vestavia Hills right now

I'm retired and With a population of 38,704, Vestavia Hills is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 38,704 people. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Th...

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Abigail Ross

Starting a business in Vestavia Hills?

Hey everyone, Been living here since 2008. Median household income is $129,171, which feels pretty solid for the area. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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