Suburb
Homewood
- A+Overall Grade
- Suburb of Birmingham, AL
- 62 reviews
- Public SchoolsA+
- Crime & SafetyC+
- HousingA-
- NightlifeA-
- Good for FamiliesA+
- DiversityA-
- JobsB+
- WeatherB
- Cost of LivingB-
- Health & FitnessA-
- Outdoor ActivitiesB+
- CommuteA-
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$333,600
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,090
National
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Homewood Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Working in Homewood
Jobs
B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$77,269
National
$55,322Homewood Reviews
62 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!
It's basically Suburbia/Pleasantville. Good for raising kids and very close to Birmingham, but also quite conservative and known for hiding any corruption within its systems, especially at the schools. More diverse than surrounding neighborhoods like Mountain Brook and has a lot of great restaurants and shopping options, however, it's still expensive and clearly gentrified. I'm glad to be privileged enough to spend my childhood here, but after college, I'm never living here again.
Right after college I lived in the Mayfair apartments in Homewood, Alabama. I love the convenience of being able to get to I-459 to Hoover, down 280 to the Summit, or I-65 to go north to home. It is a great central location! I always felt safe in my apartment, and I felt comfortable walking in the neighborhood and going to the gym. The local shops and restaurants are amazing!