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Vestavia Hills

#1 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Birmingham Area
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Birmingham, AL
  • 35 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      A
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B
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    Vestavia Hills is a suburb of Birmingham with a population of 34,003. Vestavia Hills is in Jefferson County and is one of the best places to live in Alabama. Living in Vestavia Hills offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Vestavia Hills there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many families live in Vestavia Hills and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Vestavia Hills are highly rated.
    About Vestavia Hills...
    Population
    34,003

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $360,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,047
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      25%
    • Own
      75%
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    Vestavia Hills Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      78.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      8.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      241.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      910.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      113.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      31%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      37%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      9%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      13%

    Working in Vestavia Hills

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $98,653
    National
    $55,322
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    Vestavia Hills Reviews

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    I have lived in Vestavia Hills for over 15 years. This is a wonderful community to raise children with the excellent school system, dedicated teachers, and parent investment into their children and the schools. My neighborhood is active with friendly people who take care of one another. We have a dedicated group of first responders who protect us and we support them. This is a wonderful place to live, work, and play.
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    It's my hometown! I love it because there is a small-town atmosphere but it's also close to a larger city with plenty of good music, sports and entertainment.
    The absolute best place to live. Vestavia is a place I call home away from home. it has genuinely made me feel like everyone here is a family. You meet your neighbors, make friends, etc. Vestavia offers a wide variety of places to walk, run, hike, anything you would like. Vestavia also offers many places to eat with family and friends, fast food as well as sit down dinners.