Livability Score

82
/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 C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
O'Henry's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Red Cat
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
O'Henry's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
F. Page Seibert Stadium
Stadium
Leslie Stephen Wright Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
El Mega Sol
Nightclub
El Sol
Nightclub
Sammy's
Nightclub
AMC Vestavia Hills 10
Cinema
Waldrop Stadium
Stadium
Birmingham Premiere LUX Ciné GSX & Pizza Pub
Cinema
access stairs to Vulcan trail
Attraction
Vulcan Museum
Museum
Vulcan
Attraction
Birmingham Zoo
Zoo
Alys Stephens Center
Theatre Arts
Vestavia Bowl
Bowling Alley
Zydeco
Nightclub
Bartow Arena
Stadium
Arlington Antebellum Home and Gardens
Museum
Iron City
Theatre Arts
Workplay
Theatre Arts
Sidewalk Cinema
Cinema
John W. Woods Theater
Cinema
McWane Science Center
Museum
Alabama Theatre
Theatre Arts
The Lyric Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (32) C+
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Alfredo's Pizza Café
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Stir Crazy
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Smoothie King
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Guthrie's
Fast Food
Shark's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
American Deli
Deli
Burger King
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Big Spoon Creamery
Sweets
Whataburger
Fast Food
Edgewood Creamery
Sweets
Hardee's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Milo's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Pete Hanna Center (Athletics)
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
D1 Training BHAM
Gym
Magic City Acceptance Center
Community Centre
Groceries (13) A+
Gulffresh Seafood Market
Seafood
Mr. Chen's Hometown Supermarket
Grocery Store
Mediterranean Foods
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Cardenas
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Gordo's Mexican bakery
Bakery
Gordo's Mexican food
Grocery Store
Brito's Supermarket
Grocery Store
Restaurant Depot
Grocery Store
Super Ofertas
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Super Oriental Market
Grocery Store
Piggly Wiggly
Grocery Store
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
The Green Door Natural Foods
Health Food
GreenWise Market at Lane Parke
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Mr. P’s Deli
Butcher
Publix
Grocery Store
Parks (16) A+
Forest Park
Park
Playgroung
Playground
Homewood Soccer Park
Park
Woodland Park
Park
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Playground
Sims Garden
Park
Patriot Park
Park
Overton Park
Park
Homewood Central Park
Park
Byrd Park
Park
The Cottagees of Lakeshore Playground
Playground
West Homewood Park
Park
Shades Cahaba Elementary Playground
Playground
Honeysuckle Hills Park
Park
Wald Park
Park
George Ward Frisbee Golf Park
Park
Vulcan Park
Park
Alabama Wilds
Park
Phelan Park
Park
Carousel
Playground
Valley View Park
Park
Kids Zone
Playground
Nature Play
Playground
Bessie Estell Park
Park
Henley Park
Park
Shops (33) C+
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
Discount Store
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Pet Supplies Plus
Pets
EZ Comm Point
Electronics
Johanna's Dominican Plus Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Lux Beauty
Beauty
iRepair Wireless
Electronics
Beauty Trendz
Beauty
Top Ten Nails
Beauty
Badcock Home Furniture &more
Furniture
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Blakelee's Bouquets
Florist
Homewood Antiques and Marketplace
Furniture
Valley Avenue Plaza
Mall
Big Lots
Department Store
Dirt Cheap
Discount Store
Batteries Plus Bulbs
Electronics
Citi Trends
Clothing
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
Optician
K&G Fashion Superstore
Clothing
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Homewood.
Public Transit Stops (63)
Stops & Stations A+
NE Corner of Broadway St & Green Springs Hwy
Bus Stop
SE Corner of Greensprings Hwy & Broadway St
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
SE Corner of Carr Av & Columbiana Rd
Bus Stop
Greensprings Hwy
Bus Stop
NE Corner of Broadway St & Morris Blvd
Bus Stop
NE Corner of Lakeshore Dr & Crest Av
Bus Stop
SE Corner of Greensprings Hwy & Carr Av
Bus Stop
SW Corner of Broadway St & Forest Dr
Bus Stop
NE Corner of Broadway St & Forest Dr
Bus Stop
NE Corner of Greensprings Hwy & Sterrett Ct
Bus Stop
NE Corner of Broadway Av & Shades Rd
Bus Stop
SW Corner of Columbiana Rd & Oxmoor Rd
Bus Stop
Palisades Blvd
Bus Stop
NE Corner of Broadway Av & Roseland Dr
Bus Stop
NW Corner of Broadway St & College Av
Bus Stop
SW Corner of Palisades Blvd & Palisades Dr
Bus Stop
Palisades Shop Ctr
Bus Stop
NW Corner of Palisades Blvd & Palisades Dr
Bus Stop
NE Corner of Broadway St & Palmetto St
Bus Stop
SW Corner of Broadway St & Oxmoor Rd
Bus Stop
Walmart Wildwood Center
Bus Stop
NE Corner of Oxmoor Rd & Scott St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3% F
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cost of living D-

The cost of living in Homewood is 123/100 - which is 39% higher than Alabama.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Homewood crime rates are 1,396 per 100k, which is 35% lower than Alabama
Property Crime
1,322 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
74 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Homewood is $84,418 - which is 89% higher than Alabama.
Med. Household Income
$84,418 A
Unemployment Rate
1.9% A+
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health C

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (13)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Homewood Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Publix
Pharmacy
Family Care Dental
Dentist
James D Reed, DMD
Dentist
Oxmoor Chiropractic
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Vestavia Hills Fire Station Number 1
Fire Station
Homewood Police Department
Police
HealthSouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital
Hospital
Fulton Dentist
Dentist
The Compounding Shoppe
Pharmacy
Dr. Guillien
Dentist
Brookwood Endodontics
Dentist
Vestavia Hills Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Yanosky Orthodontics
Dentist
Homewood Fire Station No. 3
Fire Station
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
UAB Hospital Highlands
Hospital
University of Alabama at Birmingham Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Spain and McDonald Clinic
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Homewood home prices are $379,800 - which is 196% higher than Alabama
Home Price
$379,800 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
21% A+
Home Affordability
4.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A

The Homewood graduation rate is 93% - which is 17% higher than Alabama
School Test Scores
71% B
High School Grad. Rates
93% A+
Elementary Schools (4) F
Edgewood Elementary School
Hall Kent Elementary School
Ascension Episcopal Kindergarten
Homewood Middle School
Our Lady Of Sorrows
East Elementary
Creative Montessori School
Shades Cahaba Elementary School
Southminster Day School
West Elementary
Vestavia Hills Elementary Central
Islamic Academy Of Alabama
Bush K8
Shades Mountain Elementary School
Glen Iris Elementary School
Epic School
Pizitz Middle School
Washington Elementary School
Mountain Brook Elementary School
St Rose Of Lima School
Uab Engel Therapeutic School And Day Treatment
Adolescent Day Treatment
Engle Day Treatment
Dmh Adolescent Education Program Uab
Ephesus Academy
High Schools (1) F
Homewood High School
John Carroll Catholic High School
Islamic Academy Of Alabama
Ramsay High School
Arlington School
Adolescent Day Treatment
Vestavia Hills High School
Dmh Adolescent Education Program Uab
Ephesus Academy
Spain Rehab
Heritage Christian Academy
Family Court High School
Mountain Brook Junior High School
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ratings B-

Homewood has an overall rating of 70% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A+
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Finding the Best Activities in Homewood, AL 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Homewood has a wealth of attractions that show off the southern charm of the city, as well as the modern innovations of the area. Whether you're organizing a trip with friends or want to come up with ideas that your family will enjoy, you'll find what you're looking for in Homewo ...Read More od.

Breakout Games-Birmingham has lots of escape games that you can enjoy with family and friends, and you'll have a blast using skill and strategy to win challenges. Vulcan Park and Museum is another great idea for a family outing, especially if you want to learn interesting things about the people and agriculture that make Homewood unique. The Birmingham Zoo is also nearby, and features animals from all over the world.

Regions Field is another wonderful place to visit when you want to see a baseball game, and you can also visit the Birmingham Civil Rights Museum to get more information on the events and people who have shaped such an important movement in history. Read Less
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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Homewood? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Forest Park
      Playgroung
      Homewood Soccer Park
      Woodland Park
      Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
      Sims Garden
      Patriot Park
      Overton Park

      Entertainment

      F. Page Seibert Stadium
      Leslie Stephen Wright Fine Arts Center
      El Mega Sol
      El Sol
      Sammy's
      AMC Vestavia Hills 10
      Waldrop Stadium
      Birmingham Premiere LUX Ciné GSX & Pizza Pub

      Food & Drink

      KFC
      McDonald's
      Alfredo's Pizza Café
      Firehouse Subs
      Papa Murphy's
      Stir Crazy
      Domino's
      Smoothie King

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Homewood? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Homewood.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      D- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Homewood? The cost of living in Homewood is 123/100 - which is 39% higher than Alabama.
      Homewood
      123

      23% 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 Homewood? Homewood crime rates are 1,396, which are 35% lower than Alabama
      Total Crime
      1,396 per 100k people

      40% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 72

      40% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -65%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Homewood? The median income in Homewood is $84,418 which is 89% higher than Alabama.
      Median household income
      $84,41853% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $49,27165% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      59% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Homewood a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      HealthSouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital
      Brookwood Baptist Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Publix
      The Compounding Shoppe
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Oxmoor Chiropractic

      A+ Housing

      What are Homewood home prices? Homewood home prices are $379,800 - which is 196% higher than Alabama
      Median home value
      $379,800106% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,20627% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      63%

      2% lower than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Homewood have good schools? The Homewood graduation rate is 93% - which is 17% higher than Alabama
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      71%

      49% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      20% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Homewood a good place to live? Homewood has an overall rating of 70% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      70%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      95%

      2 total surveys

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