City
- Public SchoolsC-
- Crime & SafetyC-
- HousingC+
- NightlifeB+
- Good for FamiliesC
- DiversityA-
- JobsC
- WeatherB
- Cost of LivingB+
- Health & FitnessB-
- Outdoor ActivitiesB
- CommuteB+
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$87,100
National
$184,700Median Rent
$744
National
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Birmingham Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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Top Public Schools Serving Birmingham
- B
Ramsay High School
- Birmingham City Schools, AL
- 9-12
- 261 reviews
- B
Princeton Alternative School
- Birmingham City Schools, AL
- K-5
- 1 review
- B-
Phillips Academy
- Birmingham City Schools, AL
- PK, K-8
- 14 reviews
- B-
Christian Alternative School
- Birmingham City Schools, AL
- K-8
- C+
Epic School
- Birmingham City Schools, AL
- PK, K-5
Top Private Schools in Birmingham
- A+
The Altamont School
- Private School
- Birmingham, AL
- 5-12
- 16 reviews
- B-
Cornerstone Schools of Alabama
- Private School
- Birmingham, AL
- PK, K-12
- 9 reviews
- B-
Central Park Christian Schools
- Private School
- Birmingham, AL
- K-12
- 10 reviews
- C
Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School
- Private School
- Birmingham, AL
- 9-12
- 41 reviews
- NG
Advent Episcopal Day School
- Private School
- Birmingham, AL
- PK, K-8
- 1 review
Top Neighborhoods in Birmingham
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
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Residents
Diversity
A-
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$32,404
National
$55,322Children
18%
Birmingham Reviews
262 reviews
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Birmingham, AL has made great strides in the last several years to become a more family friendly area. It has many free places to visit such as the Birmingham Museum of Art, Vulcan Park and the Botanical Gardens. Watch the Barons play baseball at the brand new state of the art Regions Field and then take a short stroll to Railroad Park. There you will find a green oasis with a walking track, playgrounds, a skate park and even a pond in the middle of the city. If walking is your thing check out the Rotary Trail which follows the old railroad track. For little ones, don't miss McWane Science Center and The Birmingham Zoo! There are tons of great places to eat in Birmingham, but one of our favorites is Paramount Burgers, located near McWane Center. It's part restaurant,part old fashioned arcade and 100% fun for kids of all ages! The only downside to Birmingham is the parking system. There are never enough places to park and public transportation is almost non existent.
Birmingham, Alabama is an up and coming city. Currently there is a revitalization movement sweeping the downtown, metropolitan area. This is allowing for the renovation of many historical buildings into restaurants, loft living, and family friendly activities. My city has begun to build green spaces, hiking/biking trails and has a minor league baseball stadium in the heart of the city. Birmingham is home to one of the rising medical schools in the country, which is affiliated with the third largest public hospital in the United States. Birmingham has a rich history and a progressive future.
I love the activities and food options that are available in Birmingham. If you're interested in something, Birmingham (probably) has something for you. The only downside is the traffic!