Suburb
Alabaster
- AOverall Grade
- Suburb of Birmingham, AL
- 104 reviews
- Public SchoolsA
- Crime & SafetyB-
- HousingA
- NightlifeC+
- Good for FamiliesA
- DiversityA-
- JobsA
- WeatherB
- Cost of LivingA-
- Health & FitnessB+
- Outdoor ActivitiesB+
- CommuteC
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$170,900
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,029
National
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Alabaster Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
B-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Working in Alabaster
Jobs
A
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$78,071
National
$55,322Top Private Schools in Alabaster
Alabaster Reviews
104 reviews
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Alabaster is a suburb of Birmingham and is a family friendly area with parks, shopping, and great schools. The commute to Birmingham is not a bad one, especially since they are expanding the interstate to be conducive for travel. We have all the stores that your heart desires in town, and a short drive to more shopping centers. Fast food and sit down restaurants are abundant in our city, along with churches and grocery stores. There is nothing lacking in Alabaster, except maybe beaches, but they are a short drive away, as are mountains, and big cities. Alabaster is a very convenient location to raise a family.
Alabaster is very communal. There are so many things to do in this town and the options are growing by the day. Having gone through the school system (K-12) I can honestly say that there is no other place I would have rather gone. The facilities are fantastic and the opportunities for students to get involved are out of this world. The town is big enough that it allows you to see new faces everyday, but you may also run into some familiar ones. Being a suburb of Birmingham, there is tons of diversity in food, religion, shops, etc. There is hardly any traffic that may delay your commute time, however you may run into a train or two. With so many shops, schools, and eateries there are job opportunities everywhere. We even have our own local hospital. The police here are wonderful.
From the grocery stores to the football games, there will always be people you know in Alabaster. Each of these citizens go beyond their expectations to give to the community, whether it be organizing a food drive to help the poor, bringing in local pumpkins at the church down the road, or giving out Halloween candy to the little pirates and princesses that appear at their doorway. The Alabaster community is also a big believer in family friendly festivals, Christmas spirit, the arts, and local business awareness. Each year, Alabaster has hosted City Fest, a music and arts festival for the whole family. Children enjoy long hours at the event's bouncy castles and obstacle courses, while adults kick back and chew on some well-deserved goodies. At night, the lights go down and the stage lights up as world-renowned musicians provide a free concert to the community. I am grateful that my community provides more for me than I could possibly imagine, and I hope to never leave.