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Population:27,807
Pop. Change:-6%
State: Alabama
Metro Area: Birmingham-Hoover Metro Area
County: Jefferson County
City:Bessemer
Zip Code:35020, 35022, ... 3 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Bessemer, Alabama

As of 2011, Bessemer's population is 27,807 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -6.25 percent.

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The median home cost in Bessemer is $79,900. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.90 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Bessemer's cost of living is 19.20% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Bessemer public schools spend $4,316 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 16.7 students per teacher in Bessemer.

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The unemployment rate in Bessemer is 12.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Bessemer jobs have Decreased by 0.76 percent.

Average Commute time is 25 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Bessemer's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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