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Fultondale, Alabama


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Fultondale, Alabama

Fultondale, Alabama, in Jefferson county, is 5 miles N of Birmingham, Alabama (center to center) and 138 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. Part of the surrounding Birmingham metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Fultondale is home to some 6,595 residents.

The People and Families of Fultondale

In Fultondale, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fultondale had a median family income of $44,073. The large segment of the population in Fultondale with spending money keeps the city vital.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($50) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Fultondale. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Fultondale Housing

According to the 2000 census, 78% of the housing in Fultondale was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Fultondale, 97% of commuters drive to work. People in Fultondale expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.

Of Note

High Points

Fultondale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Fultondale Affordability of Property Taxes
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 12%Fultondale People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 18%Fultondale Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 19%Fultondale Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Fultondale, AL

Comparing Fultondale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population77
Senior Citizens65
Female Share of the Population64
Male Share of the Population57
Racial Diversity55
Well-Paid Single Women49
Well-Paid Single Men49
Children Under 5 Years Old44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better69
People Above Poverty58
Median Family Income48
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home69
Short Commute Times45
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes102
Housing Recently Built63
Affordability of Rents62
People Living Alone44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime34
Low Property Crime23

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