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Gardendale, Alabama

Introduction to Gardendale, Alabama

Gardendale, Alabama is 9 miles N of Birmingham, Alabama (center to center) and 139 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. It is in Jefferson County. The city is part of the Birmingham metro area. The population of Gardendale is 11,626.

Gardendale History

The area now known as the City of Gardendale was first settled around 1825. At that time, it was known as Jugtown. The city was renamed to Gardendale in 1906. It was incorporated as a city in 1955. The Olympic torch run passed through Gardendale in 1996. Presently, the city adopted a mayor/council form of government. The Gardendale Chamber of Commerce was established in 1987.

Gardendale and nearby Attractions

  • Southern Museum of Flight
  • Birmingham Zoo
  • Rickwood Caverns State Park
  • Birmingham Museum of Art
  • Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark

Things To Do In Gardendale

Gardendale is a beautiful city that offers several recreational facilities for residents and visitors. You can visit Rickwood Caverns State Park, which offers views of limestone formations that are 260 million years old. One can also visit Birmingham Zoo. The city has many churches including Fieldstown Church, Gum Springs Church, and Ebenezar Church. You can enjoy a great shopping experience at the Village Green Shopping Center and Valley Green Shopping Center.

Gardendale Transportation

Birmingham International Airport is near the city.

Gardendale Higher Education

Jefferson State Community College and University of Alabama at Birmingham are nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyGardendale Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 6%Gardendale Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 6%Gardendale Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 6%Gardendale Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 6%Gardendale People in Middle Class or Better
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Gardendale Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Gardendale, AL

Comparing Gardendale 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 Population910
Senior Citizens98
Female Share of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Women710
Well-Paid Single Men610
Male Share of the Population35
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty810
People in Middle Class or Better710
Median Family Income710
College Educated Adults48

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times45
Public Transportation Use48
Working at Home36
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes101
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Rents51
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime77
Low Property Crime45

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