All Countries
Vestavia Hills, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Jefferson County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
38,704
Population
1,932/sq mi density
$129,171
Median Income
$66,812 per capita
$494,500
Home Value
$548,303 Zillow
$1,455
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
65
Violent Crime/100K
1,341 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$129,171 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$494,500 home value, $1,455/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
65 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$494,500
75% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,455/mo
25% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
75.6%
16% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
16,383
Median year built: 1978
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$494,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$548,303
Median Sale Price
$595,500
Median List Price
$508,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
75.6%
Owner-Occupied
24.4%
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:
$1,455/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,622/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
70 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
40
Price Drops
18.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$208
Active Inventory
105
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1978
Average age of housing stock: 48 years
Homeownership Rate
75.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $494,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $548,303 |
| Median Sale Price | $595,500 |
| Median List Price | $508,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $208 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,455 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,622 |
| 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 | 70 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 18.1% |
| Homes Sold | 40 |
| Active Inventory | 105 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $208 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 75.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 24.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 75.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 16,383 |
| Median Year Built | 1978 |
| Rent Burden | 29.4% |