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Homewood, AL


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Homewood, Alabama

Homewood, Alabama, in Jefferson county, is 3 miles S of Birmingham, Alabama (center to center) and 140 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Birmingham metropolitan area. Homewood contains a population of approximately 25,043.

The People and Families of Homewood

In Homewood, about 44% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Homewood, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Homewood has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Homewood had a median family income of $60,256. The typical family in Homewood is better off than most in Alabama. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Homewood. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In Homewood, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Homewood favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $3,250. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Homewood Housing

Homewood has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 55% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Alabama, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Homewood, 95% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of Homewood do a lot of driving. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyHomewood College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyHomewood Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyHomewood Well-Paid Single Men
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyHomewood Short Commute Times
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyHomewood Median Family Income
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 7%Homewood Walking and Biking to Work
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 8%Homewood People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 13%Homewood Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 13%Homewood Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Homewood Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Homewood, AL

Comparing Homewood 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
Female Share of the Population107
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men810
Racial Diversity59
Senior Citizens42
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Age of the Population21
Male Share of the Population14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income710
People in Middle Class or Better710
People Above Poverty69

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home68
Walking and Biking to Work410
Public Transportation Use28

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Property Taxes91
Affordability of Rents71
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals610
Seasonal and Vacation Housing63
Housing Recently Built41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime34
Low Property Crime22

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