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Meadowbrook
  • Suburb of Birmingham, AL
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Suburb
Birmingham

Meadowbrook

#2 in Best Places to Buy a House in Birmingham Area
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Birmingham, AL
  • 11 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      A
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Meadowbrook is a suburb of Birmingham with a population of 9,468. Meadowbrook is in Shelby County and is one of the best places to live in Alabama. Living in Meadowbrook offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Meadowbrook there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Meadowbrook and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Meadowbrook are highly rated.
    About Meadowbrook...
    Population
    9,468
    Suburb of
    Birmingham
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $299,200
    National
    $217,500
    Median Rent
    $1,406
    National
    $1,062
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      15%
    • Own
      85%
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    Meadowbrook Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      18%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      21%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      38%
      20%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      10%
      27%
    • Less than high school diploma
      1%
      12%
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    Working in Meadowbrook

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $109,650
    National
    $62,843
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