Living in Vestavia Hills, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vestavia Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Vestavia Hills has 38,616 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $134,369 (110% higher than the Alabama median), the median home value is $530,000, the median rent is $1,515/month.
Vestavia Hills at a glance
- Population
- 38,616
- Median age
- 41.7State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $134,369State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $530,000State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $1,515/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 78%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 65.3%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Vestavia Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 110% higher than the Alabama median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 10%.
Cons: Home values 153% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Vestavia Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vestavia Hills the median home value is $530,000, 59% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,515 per month, which is 33.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,684 a month in housing costs.
Vestavia Hills median household income
The median household income in Vestavia Hills is $134,369 and the income per person is $68,012. 10% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Vestavia Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 15,014
- Owner-occupied
- 78%
- Renter-occupied
- 22%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.56
Vestavia Hills demographics
- Population
- 38,616
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 13,840
- Foreign-born
- 5.2%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vestavia Hills ›
Education in Vestavia Hills
65.3% of adults 25 and older in Vestavia Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 31.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vestavia Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 17.5%
- Drive alone
- 74.7%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Vestavia Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vestavia Hills | 38,616 | $134,369 | $530,000 | $1,515 |
| Mountain Brook | 22,029 | $201,479 | $916,300 | $1,456 |
| Brook Highland | 8,146 | $79,904 | $427,400 | $1,460 |
| Homewood | 27,829 | $94,485 | $558,500 | $1,463 |
| Meadowbrook | 9,117 | $141,862 | $423,700 | $1,365 |
| Birmingham | 198,173 | $46,051 | $158,800 | $1,107 |
| Eagle Point | 3,110 | $151,842 | $493,800 | — |
| Highland Lakes | 5,866 | $169,361 | $599,200 | $1,201 |
| Indian Springs Village | 2,537 | $136,836 | $555,800 | $2,264 |
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What is the median household income in Vestavia Hills, AL?
The median household income in Vestavia Hills is $134,369, 110% higher than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Vestavia Hills?
The median home value in Vestavia Hills is $530,000, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Vestavia Hills?
The median gross rent in Vestavia Hills is $1,515 per month, about 33.2% of household income.
Is Vestavia Hills, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 110% higher than the Alabama median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 10%. Minuses: home values 153% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Vestavia Hills?
The median age in Vestavia Hills is 41.7 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Vestavia Hills?
The average commute to work in Vestavia Hills is 19 minutes; 17.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vestavia Hills?
The unemployment rate in Vestavia Hills is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vestavia Hills?
65.3% of adults in Vestavia Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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