As of 2012, Bessemer's population is 27,456 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -4.85 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Bessemer is $73,000. Home appreciation the last year has been 1.51 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Bessemer's cost of living is 23.70% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Bessemer public schools spend $4,248 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 16.7 students per teacher in Bessemer. --------------------The unemployment rate in Bessemer is 7.80 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Bessemer jobs have Increased by 0.61 percent.
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 |  --------------------Average Commute time is 26 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Bessemer's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
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• Most Expensive Listing
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• Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
• Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
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• Homes under $250,000
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