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Neighborhood
Birmingham

Central City

#9 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in Birmingham
B+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    D
  2. Crime & Safety
    NG
  3. Housing
    C
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    C+
  6. Diversity
    A-
  7. Jobs
    C
  8. Weather
    B
  9. Cost of Living
    B-
  10. Health & Fitness
    B
  11. Outdoor Activities
    B
  12. Commute
    A
Central City is a neighborhood in Birmingham, Alabama with a population of 2,747. Central City is in Jefferson County. Living in Central City offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Central City there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Central City and residents tend to be liberal.
About Central City...
Population
2,747
Neighborhood in
Birmingham
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$206,000
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,001
National
$949
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    74%
  • Own
    26%
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Crime & Safety

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

Residents

Diversity
A-
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$45,890
National
$55,322
Families with Children
7%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    19%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    25%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    19%
    13%
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