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About
Life in Homewood
Homewood functions as an affluent suburban enclave within the Birmingham metropolitan area, and it's genuinely a comfortable place to raise a family or settle if you value good schools and financial stability. You'll find about 46% of households are married couples with children, and the median home price sits around $559,000, which is significant but not extreme for a suburban area with these demographics. The commute to Birmingham proper averages just 17 minutes, making it feasible for people working downtown without the density of city living.
Homewood at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
29.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Foreign-Born
7.8%
Broadband Internet
91.9%
of households
Population Growth
+6.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Homewood: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Homewood, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (26.0%), and 3.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.3%
of residents
65 and Older
11.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.7%
of households
Married Couples
49.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.53
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 45% above AL average
Rent, home values, and income in Homewood
In Homewood, rent runs 45% above the AL average, and home values are 166% above the AL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
91.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,478
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1967
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $568,543 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below AL average
Unemployment in Homewood and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Homewood is 0.8 percentage points lower than the AL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Homewood Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Birmingham-Hoover, AL metro area
Commute17.1 min avg
How Homewood residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Homewood, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 88% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
Small hub1.6M passengers boarded in 2025
- 137 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 49% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Homewood runs 49% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
167.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,761.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Homewood Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 28 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Jefferson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Jefferson County, which includes Homewood, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 28 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3,000 |
| 2023 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5.0M |
| 2022 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 25 | Flash Flood | None reported |
| 2020 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Jefferson County, county-wide
Homewood is about 4% of Jefferson County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Jefferson County, which includes Homewood, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
52
Good Days
159
per year
Moderate Days
204
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Jefferson County, county-wide
Homewood is about 4% of Jefferson County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate90°F summers, 37°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Homewood has warm summers (avg high 90°F) and mild winters (avg low 37°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/53°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/54°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
57°/37°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
59.0"
Annual Snowfall
1.4"
Hot Days/Year
65
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
47
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
88
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 35°F | 5.03" |
| Feb | 59°F | 38°F | 4.95" |
| Mar | 67°F | 45°F | 5.66" |
| Apr | 75°F | 52°F | 5.08" |
| May | 82°F | 61°F | 4.91" |
| Jun | 88°F | 69°F | 4.78" |
| Jul | 91°F | 72°F | 5.42" |
| Aug | 91°F | 71°F | 4.35" |
| Sep | 86°F | 65°F | 4.00" |
| Oct | 76°F | 54°F | 3.34" |
| Nov | 65°F | 43°F | 4.23" |
| Dec | 57°F | 38°F | 4.87" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Homewood
Homewood has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
The Children's Hospital of Alabama
Childrens · ER available · 2.9 mi away · Birmingham
Birmingham VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 3 mi away · Birmingham
University of Alabama Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.1 mi away · Birmingham
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Homewood
Homewood's student/teacher ratio is 14.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 70.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
70.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Homewood
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,206 students · in-state tuition $41,910 · 78% graduate · median earnings $66,982 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 442 students · in-state tuition $13,820 · 42% graduate · median earnings $44,255 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
University of Alabama at Birmingham
3.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 11,635 students · in-state tuition $9,812 · 58% graduate · median earnings $59,631 (10 yrs after entry)
Jefferson State Community College
14.4 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 5,470 students · in-state tuition $5,520 · 22% graduate · median earnings $43,674 (10 yrs after entry)
Lawson State Community College
4.7 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 2,900 students · in-state tuition $5,215 · 26% graduate · median earnings $36,457 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 1,196 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 13% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument, 4 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Homewood
Homewood has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (4 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
National Monument
4 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
53 mi awayHorseshoe Bend National Military Park
National Military Park
71 mi awaySelma To Montgomery National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
82 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
95 mi awayTuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
National Historic Site
96 mi awayTuskegee Institute National Historic Site
National Historic Site
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in Homewood
Homewood Public Library
1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood
Cities Near Homewood
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Homewood?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Homewood FAQ
Is Homewood, Alabama affordable?⌄
Homewood's median rent is $1,463/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $94,485/year. Median home value is $558,500.
Is Homewood, Alabama safe?⌄
Homewood's violent crime rate was 168 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1761 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Homewood, Alabama?⌄
Homewood has an unemployment rate of 2.1%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Homewood, Alabama?⌄
The cost of living in Homewood is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,463/month and median household income is $94,485/year. The median home value is $558,500. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Homewood, Alabama?⌄
The average commute in Homewood is 17 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from