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Trussville.
About
Life in Trussville
Trussville has grown rapidly as a Birmingham suburb, and that growth shows — you'll find newer housing stock and an expanding tax base supporting decent schools and services. The median household income sits comfortably above $120,000, and unemployment is low at 2.1%, which tells you the local economy is stable, though it's largely dependent on what Birmingham and the broader metro area offers. Home values average around $370,000 and rent runs about $1,700 monthly, so this isn't a budget option, but you're getting solid upper-middle-class suburban living.
Trussville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Foreign-Born
3.6%
Broadband Internet
95.2%
of households
Population Growth
+4.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.6% foreign-born, most often from Malaysia
Who lives in Trussville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Trussville, the largest foreign-born group is from Malaysia (26.1%), and 0.8% of residents speak Chinese at home.
Under 18
26.5%
of residents
65 and Older
17.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.5%
of households
Married Couples
68.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.78
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 70% above AL average
Rent, home values, and income in Trussville
In Trussville, rent runs 70% above the AL average, and home values are 76% above the AL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
38.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
8.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
91.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,842
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
91.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1999
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $396,259 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below AL average
Unemployment in Trussville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Trussville 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 Trussville 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
Commute26.6 min avg
How Trussville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Trussville, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 52% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
Small hub1.6M passengers boarded in 2025
- 125 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 53% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Trussville runs 53% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
153.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,322.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Trussville 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 Trussville, 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
Trussville 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 Trussville, 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
Trussville is about 4% of Jefferson County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 33°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Trussville has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 33°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
75°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
56°/33°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
59.2"
Annual Snowfall
1.4"
Hot Days/Year
64
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
72
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
106
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 31°F | 5.11" |
| Feb | 58°F | 34°F | 5.39" |
| Mar | 67°F | 41°F | 5.71" |
| Apr | 75°F | 48°F | 5.04" |
| May | 82°F | 56°F | 4.77" |
| Jun | 88°F | 65°F | 4.58" |
| Jul | 90°F | 68°F | 4.98" |
| Aug | 90°F | 68°F | 4.45" |
| Sep | 85°F | 61°F | 3.96" |
| Oct | 75°F | 50°F | 3.28" |
| Nov | 64°F | 39°F | 4.64" |
| Dec | 56°F | 34°F | 5.11" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Trussville
Uninsured
2.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Trussville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
St. Vincent's East
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.9 mi away · Birmingham
Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services
Psychiatric · 10.7 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.
Education16.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Trussville
Trussville's student/teacher ratio is 16.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 45.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
45.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Trussville (within 15 miles)
Jefferson State Community College
7.3 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 5,470 students · in-state tuition $5,520 · 22% graduate · median earnings $43,674 (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, 16 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Trussville
Trussville has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (16 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
National Monument
16 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
39 mi awayHorseshoe Bend National Military Park
National Military Park
67 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
77 mi awaySelma To Montgomery National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
95 mi awayTuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
National Historic Site
97 mi awayTuskegee Institute National Historic Site
National Historic Site
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in Trussville
Trussville Public Library
201 Parkway Drive, Trussville
Cities Near Trussville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Trussville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Trussville FAQ
Is Trussville, Alabama affordable?⌄
Trussville's median rent is $1,711/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $123,275/year. Median home value is $370,300.
Is Trussville, Alabama safe?⌄
Trussville's violent crime rate was 154 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 1322 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Trussville, Alabama?⌄
Trussville 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 Trussville, Alabama?⌄
The cost of living in Trussville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,711/month and median household income is $123,275/year. The median home value is $370,300. About 38% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Trussville, Alabama?⌄
The average commute in Trussville is 27 minutes, which is about 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