Livability Score

83
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
O'Henry's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Magnolia Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
AMC Vestavia Hills 10
Cinema
Leslie Stephen Wright Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
F. Page Seibert Stadium
Stadium
Vestavia Bowl
Bowling Alley
El Sol
Nightclub
El Mega Sol
Nightclub
Sammy's
Nightclub
Birmingham Zoo
Zoo
Waldrop Stadium
Stadium
Birmingham Premiere LUX Ciné GSX & Pizza Pub
Cinema
access stairs to Vulcan trail
Attraction
Vulcan
Attraction
Vulcan Museum
Museum
Zydeco
Nightclub
AMC
Cinema
Alys Stephens Center
Theatre Arts
Bartow Arena
Stadium
AMC Classic Lorna Ridge 10
Cinema
Food and Drink (20) D-
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
ABC Store
Alcohol
Alfredo's Pizza Café
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Back Yard Burgers
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Big Spoon Creamery
Sweets
Edgewood Creamery
Sweets
Costa's Famous Bar-B-Que
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Bruster's Ice Cream
Sweets
Zoës Kitchen
Fast Food
Stir Crazy
Bar
Fitness (3) F
D1 Training BHAM
Gym
Pete Hanna Center (Athletics)
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Life Time Fitness
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
J19 Fitness
Gym
Sertoma Gym
Gym
Groceries (7) F
Publix
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Gulffresh Seafood Market
Seafood
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Mr. Chen's Hometown Supermarket
Grocery Store
Piggly Wiggly
Grocery Store
Mediterranean Foods
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Restaurant Depot
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Cardenas
Grocery Store
Gordo's Mexican bakery
Bakery
Gordo's Mexican food
Grocery Store
The Green Door Natural Foods
Health Food
Brito's Supermarket
Grocery Store
Super Ofertas
Grocery Store
GreenWise Market at Lane Parke
Grocery Store
Murphree's Market and Garden Center
Grocery Store
Super Oriental Market
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Parks (18) F
Byrd Park
Park
Playgroung
Playground
Homewood Soccer Park
Park
Wald Park
Park
The Cottagees of Lakeshore Playground
Playground
Forest Park
Park
Woodland Park
Park
Overton Park
Park
Homewood Central Park
Park
Shades Cahaba Elementary Playground
Playground
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Playground
Sims Garden
Park
Patriot Park
Park
Alabama Wilds
Park
Carousel
Playground
Nature Play
Playground
Kids Zone
Playground
Henley Park
Park
Lane Park
Park
Jemison Park
Park
West Homewood Park
Park
Vulcan Park
Park
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Park
Shallowford Park
Park
Loch Haven Park
Park
Shops (17) D-
Dollar General
Discount Store
Nail Vogue
Beauty
International Hair
Hairdresser
Target
Department Store
DSW
Shoes
Verizon
Electronics
JoS. A. Bank
Clothing
Dirty Hippie
Clothing
Macy's
Department Store
Mia Moda Boutique
Clothing
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
Discount Store
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
Optician
Blakelee's Bouquets
Florist
K&G Fashion Superstore
Clothing
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Homewood Antiques and Marketplace
Furniture
Sears Outlet
Department Store
Pet Supplies Plus
Pets
Hiltz-Lauber
Furniture
Cahaba Cycles
Bicycle
Dirt Cheap
Discount Store
EZ Comm Point
Electronics
Homewood Toy & Hobby
Toys
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Vestavia Hills.
Public Transit Stops (13)
Stops & Stations A+
NE Corner of US 31 & Kentucky Av
Bus Stop
SW Corner of US 31 & Kentucky Av
Bus Stop
NE Corner of Canyon Rd & US 31
Bus Stop
SW Corner of US 31 & Canyon Rd
Bus Stop
SE Corner of Old Montgomery Hwy & US 31
Bus Stop
NW Corner of US 31 & Vesthaven Way
Bus Stop
Homewood High School
Bus Stop
Brookwood Hospital
Bus Stop
NW Corner of Brookwood Blvd & Brookwood Medical Center Dr
Bus Stop
SW Corner of US 31 & Waldridge Rd
Bus Stop
SE Corner of US 31 & Waldridge Rd
Bus Stop
NE Corner of Lakeshore Dr & Crest Av
Bus Stop
Brookwood Mall
Bus Stop
SE Corner of Greensprings Hwy & Broadway St
Bus Stop
Brookwood Mall
Bus Stop
NE Corner of Broadway St & Green Springs Hwy
Bus Stop
SE Corner of Old Montgomery Hwy & US 31
Bus Stop
NE Corner of Old Montgomery Hwy & US 31
Bus Stop
SW Corner of Carr Av & Broadway St
Bus Stop
NW Corner of Broadway St & Carr Av
Bus Stop
NE Corner of Greensprings Hwy & Columbiana Rd
Bus Stop
NE Corner of Broadway St & Morris Blvd
Bus Stop
SW Corner of Broadway St & Forest Dr
Bus Stop
NE Corner of Broadway St & Forest Dr
Bus Stop
Greensprings Hwy
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Vestavia Hills is 124/100 - which is 40% higher than Alabama.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Vestavia Hills crime rates are 807 per 100k, which is 62% lower than Alabama
Property Crime
730 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
78 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Vestavia Hills is $110,478 - which is 147% higher than Alabama.
Med. Household Income
$110,478 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.1% A+
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health C+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Vestavia Hills Fire Station Number 1
Fire Station
Fulton Dentist
Dentist
Vestavia Hills Police Department
Police
Brookwood Endodontics
Dentist
Yanosky Orthodontics
Dentist
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
Hospital
HealthSouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital
Hospital
The Compounding Shoppe
Pharmacy
Dr. Guillien
Dentist
Vestavia Hills Fire Station #3
Fire Station
Homewood Fire Station #2
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Oxmoor Chiropractic
Doctor
James D Reed, DMD
Dentist
Publix
Pharmacy
Family Care Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Homewood Police Department
Police
Homewood Fire Station No. 3
Fire Station
Mountain Brook Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Cahaba Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Vestavia Hills home prices are $380,600 - which is 196% higher than Alabama
Home Price
$380,600 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
9% B+
Home Affordability
3.4x (home price to income ratio) B-
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schools A+

The Vestavia Hills graduation rate is 96% - which is 21% higher than Alabama
School Test Scores
81% A
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (10) C-
East Elementary
Ascension Episcopal Kindergarten
Southminster Day School
Vestavia Hills Elementary Central
West Elementary
Gresham Elementary School
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge
Our Lady Of Sorrows
Pizitz Middle School
Edgewood Elementary School
Shades Cahaba Elementary School
Creative Montessori School
Hall Kent Elementary School
Homewood Middle School
Mountain Brook Elementary School
Shades Mountain Elementary School
Islamic Academy Of Alabama
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights
Rocky Ridge Elementary School
Gods House Kindergarten & Daycare
Glen Iris Elementary School
St Rose Of Lima School
Heritage Christian Academy
Epic School
Bush K8
High Schools (1) F
Homewood High School
Vestavia Hills High School
Islamic Academy Of Alabama
John Carroll Catholic High School
Ramsay High School
Heritage Christian Academy
Arlington School
Mountain Brook Junior High School
Adolescent Day Treatment
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ratings A

Vestavia Hills has an overall rating of 81% from 12 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (11)
From AreaVibes A
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Vestavia Hills, AL Area Guide

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Vestavia Hills Area Facts

  • Vestavia Hills has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Vestavia Hills crime rates are 62% lower than the Alabama average
  • Cost of living in Vestavia Hills is 40% higher than the Alabama average

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Vestavia Hills: Vivid Thrills 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Alabama is my most favorite home ever. I grew up in the state and have many memories from it. I lived in several cities in different areas in the State and Vestavia Hills is one of the prettiest.

I love the ay the houses and architecture around the city look. The flowers have s ...Read More trong smells and the make me feel as though I’m in a fairytale land. The area has many different things to do because of the close proximity to several major cities. Vestavia has a very close relationship with Birmingham and that benefits it greatly. The bowling alley in this city has a unique charm and is a place where teens regularly hang.

The food here is good as well. The area seems to have the best of both worlds in terms of healthy and junk foods. The array of restaurants here is great. My favorite thing of it all is the city at night. You can see the stars shining in the sky and the fun to in the clubs really makes for an enjoyable experience. Overall Vestavia Hills is a city that I as a young man loved living in and it really is good for young people. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Vestavia Hills? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Byrd Park
      Playgroung
      Homewood Soccer Park
      Wald Park
      The Cottagees of Lakeshore Playground
      Forest Park
      Woodland Park
      Overton Park

      Entertainment

      AMC Vestavia Hills 10
      Leslie Stephen Wright Fine Arts Center
      F. Page Seibert Stadium
      Vestavia Bowl
      El Sol
      El Mega Sol
      Sammy's
      Birmingham Zoo

      Food & Drink

      Chick-fil-A
      McDonald's
      Moe's Southwest Grill
      Papa John's
      Zaxby's
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Five Guys
      Domino's

      B Commute

      Is public transit available in Vestavia Hills? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Vestavia Hills.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Vestavia Hills? The cost of living in Vestavia Hills is 124/100 - which is 40% higher than Alabama.
      Vestavia Hills
      124

      24% more expensive than average

      Alabama
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Vestavia Hills? Vestavia Hills crime rates are 807, which are 62% lower than Alabama
      Total Crime
      807 per 100k people

      65% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 124

      65% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Vestavia Hills? The median income in Vestavia Hills is $110,478 which is 147% higher than Alabama.
      Median household income
      $110,478100% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $57,60893% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      76% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Vestavia Hills a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Cahaba Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Vestavia Hills home prices? Vestavia Hills home prices are $380,600 - which is 196% higher than Alabama
      Median home value
      $380,600106% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,31338% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      78%

      22% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Vestavia Hills have good schools? The Vestavia Hills graduation rate is 96% - which is 21% higher than Alabama
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      16% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      81%

      69% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      25% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Vestavia Hills a good place to live? Vestavia Hills has an overall rating of 81% from 12 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      81%

      12 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      82%

      11 total surveys

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