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Population:1,127,741
Pop. Change:7%
State: Alabama
Metro Area:Birmingham-Hoover Metro Area
County:Jefferson, Shelby, ... 7 more
City:Birmingham, Hoover, ... 101 more
Zip Code:35215, 35242, ... 176 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about the Birmingham-Hoover, Alabama Metro Area

As of 2011, Birmingham-Hoover Metro Area's population is 1,127,741 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 7.28 percent.

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The median home cost in Birmingham-Hoover Metro Area is $133,000. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.93 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Birmingham-Hoover Metro Area's cost of living is 10.40% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Birmingham-Hoover Metro Area public schools spend $4,584 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 15.5 students per teacher in Birmingham-Hoover Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Birmingham-Hoover Metro Area is 8.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Birmingham-Hoover Metro Area jobs have Decreased by 0.20 percent.

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

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Birmingham-Hoover Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes




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