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- Public Schoolsgrade D+
- Crime & Safetygrade C minus
- Housinggrade C
- Nightlifegrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade C minus
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Jobsgrade C minus
- Weathergrade B
- Cost of Livinggrade B+
- Health & Fitnessgrade C+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade B
- Commutegrade B+
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Median Home Value
$86,500
National
$217,500Median Rent
$743
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Bessemer 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
grade C minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault2,409national 282.7
- Murder37.9national 6.1
- Rape94.8national 40.7
- Robbery443.9national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary1,877.8national 500.1
- Theft7,082.7national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft830.8national 284
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Jobs
grade C minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$32,301
National
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Bessemer Reviews
Rating 3.12 out of 5 81 reviews
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My city, My town, My area Bessemer is wonderful and what you make of it. We have awesome fine dining restaurants downtown. One of the best bar-b-que diners in the south. We have numerous of gorgeous-sightseeing parks all around. Everyone in the town are basically family. Were all like one big family/neighborhood.
The overall experience ive had with Bessemer has not been the best but has not been the worse either. They have a very friendly community , but it also depends on the people that you meet and the neighbors that you have. At times when there are homeless people walking around the street there is the fear that they will do something to hurt you, or if you dont know whats going on in their mind when they approach you. Being in Bessemer also requires having some sort of protection to keep you safe, weather it be yourself or your neighbor. The food and restaurants in area really give off the bessemer vibe . The school system and security may need some improvement .I've been in this community for almost 3 years and ive experienced a thing or two , but if you surround yourself with the right protection and the right people you will be very satisfied that you came.
Bessemer is a growing city. It's suburb McCalla is rapidly growing by the month. With the addition of Amazon Distribution Center, Home Depot Distribution Center, and Carvana, Bessemer is quickly becoming the go-to community for families. However, I would like to see more amenities and attractions come to Bessemer. An outlet mall would be very ideal for the city.