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Best Places to Live in Birmingham (zip 35218), Alabama

Mid-sized city - North-central Alabama, about 300 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico. May, October and April are the most pleasant months in the 35218 zip code, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

State: Alabama
County: Jefferson County
Metro Area: Birmingham-Hoover Metro Area
City: Birmingham

Zip Codes: Birmingham (zip 35218)
Cost of Living: -25.6% lower
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 618 ft above sea level

Birmingham, AL Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Median Home Value	Homes less than 10 yrs old
Most Expensive Homes	All Single Family Homes

Pros
Arts and culture
Diversifying economy
Mild winters

Cons
Air service
Crime rates
Summer heat and humidity

What Bert Has To Say About Birmingham-Hoover Metro Area

Birmingham is one of the South’s most misunderstood cities. A former steel and manufacturing center once known as the “Pittsburgh of the South,” Birmingham is still thought by many outsiders to combine the grittiness of this legacy with some of the other more unsavory images of the old South. But the truth is far different: Birmingham has experienced a major economic turnaround, and while not quite as far along as noted Southern stars like Charlotte, Raleigh Durham and Atlanta, the area has come a long way.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Birmingham (zip 35218) is 5.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Birmingham (zip 35218) jobs have increased by 2.0%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Birmingham (zip 35218)'s cost of living is 25.6% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Birmingham (zip 35218)'s Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

May, October and April are the most pleasant months in the 35218 zip code, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Jefferson county remained strongly Democratic, 55.8% to 42.6%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Birmingham (zip 35218)'s population is 6,934 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 3.5%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 24.3 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Birmingham (zip 35218) is Real Estate: $56,200. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 8.4%.

SCHOOLS

Birmingham (zip 35218) public schools spend $11,849 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 17.8 students per teacher in Birmingham (zip 35218). More Education

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Housing Market in Birmingham

It's a good time to buy in Birmingham. Home Appreciation is up 36.6% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Birmingham is $56,200.

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United States / Alabama / Birmingham-Hoover Metro Area / Jefferson County / Birmingham / Birmingham (zip 35218)