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Central City
  • Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL
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Neighborhood
Birmingham

Central City

#11 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in Birmingham
B
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    D+
  2. Crime & Safety
    unavailable
  3. Housing
    C minus
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    C+
  6. Diversity
    A minus
  7. Jobs
    C
  8. Weather
    B
  9. Cost of Living
    B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    B
  12. Commute
    A+
Central City is a neighborhood in Birmingham, Alabama with a population of 2,263. 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
2,263
Neighborhood in
Birmingham
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$262,000
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$815
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    73%
  • Own
    27%
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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
A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$33,629
National
$69,021
Families with Children
7%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    16%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16%
    21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    34%
    26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    19%
    11%
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