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Homewood

#1 in Best Suburbs to Live in Alabama
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Birmingham, AL
  • 47 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    C+
  3. Housing
    A-
  4. Nightlife
    A-
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    A-
  7. Jobs
    B+
  8. Weather
    B
  9. Cost of Living
    B-
  10. Health & Fitness
    A-
  11. Outdoor Activities
    B
  12. Commute
    A-
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Homewood is a suburb of Birmingham with a population of 25,678. Homewood is in Jefferson County and is one of the best places to live in Alabama. Living in Homewood offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Homewood there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Homewood and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Homewood are highly rated.
About Homewood...
Population
25,678

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$319,300
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,025
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    41%
  • Own
    59%
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Homewood Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    124
    283
  • Murder
    8
    6
  • Rape
    27
    41
  • Robbery
    147
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    531
    500
  • Theft
    2,990
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    252
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A-
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    16%
  • 25-34 years
    17%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    10%
  • 55-64 years
    9%
  • 65+ years
    9%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    31%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    33%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    20%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    13%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    13%

Working in Homewood

Jobs
B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$71,494
National
$55,322
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Homewood Reviews

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My experience at Homewood has been nothing but the best! I was raised in Homewood and went to Homewood City Schools for the majority of my life. The teachers at Homewood want nothing but the best for their students. They go the long mile to provide an environment of learning that enables students to be individuals of their own. Homewood is a family oriented community. They strive to do their best to keep the community going. The community has fundraisers, events, and foundations to give back to the city. As a senior in college finishing up my last semester, I appreciate the people who have raised and helped me achieve my overall success!
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Homewood is a great city with the all of the commodities and luxuries of a modern city yet it still retains the small community feel. Residents are moderate and accepting, and the main focus in Homewood remains family life and public education.
Truly a unique community. Charm, history, pride in our community, lots of local businesses promoted and patroned by citizens, walkability, family friendly.