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Birmingham

Southside

  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • 6
B-
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    C-
  2. Crime & Safety
    NG
  3. Housing
    D-
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    C-
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    C
  8. Weather
    B
  9. Cost of Living
    C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    NG
  11. Outdoor Activities
    B+
  12. Commute
    NG
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Southside is a neighborhood in Birmingham, Alabama with a population of 9,529. Southside is in Jefferson County. Living in Southside offers residents a suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Southside there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Southside and residents tend to be liberal.
About Southside...
Population
9,529

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$178,232
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$895
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    82%
  • Own
    18%
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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
    —
    283
  • Murder
    —
    6
  • Rape
    —
    41
  • Robbery
    —
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    —
    500
  • Theft
    —
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    —
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$37,510
National
$55,322
Children
10%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    19%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    19%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    24%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    14%
    13%
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    Tons of successful mom & pop shops, thriving nightlife scene, and exponential growth with young professionals due to growth in housing development.
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    It's either extremely hot & humid, or just hot, during the summer. During the rainy season, severe thunderstorms occur often. The winter isn't too bad, but in recent years snow & ice have thrown things out of balance.
    From fancy venues to hidden gems, the food and nightlife scene offers a variety of options. Tons of high end to low end eateries that provide quality food, service, and diversity.