At a Glance
Median Income
$129,171
$66,812 per capita
Home Value
$494,500
Zillow: $567,090
Median Rent
$1,455/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
82/100K
651/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.2%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.9%
9.4% smoking rate
How Vestavia Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vestavia Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vestavia Hills a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vestavia Hills residents earn a median household income of $129,171 , which is 72% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $66,812. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% 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 Vestavia Hills is $494,500 , 75% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $567,090. Median rent is $1,455/month, with 29.4% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Vestavia Hills reports 82 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 651/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
62.2% of adults in Vestavia Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% above the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vestavia Hills has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 57.
Data Overview
People
Population38,704
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density1,932/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$129,171
Per Capita$66,812
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$65,539M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,376
Housing
A+
Home Value$494,500
Rent$1,455
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$567,090
Housing Units16,383
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent82/100K
Property651/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault66/100K
Burglary64/100K
Health
Obesity28.9%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death13,164/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain55.9 in/yr
AQI57 (Moderate)
Elevation673 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.2%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+31.4%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute20 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed187 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries40
Did You Know?
The median home in Vestavia Hills was built in 1978.
15.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
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.