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Vestavia Hills

Alabama · 38,306 residents (2025 est.) · 20.028 sq mi
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Vestavia Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $134,369. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 2000. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $530,000. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 110% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,616
+58%since 2000
from 24,476 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,928 / sq mi
+58%since 2000
from 1,222 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
+3%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:38,306 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
18K24K29K35K41K1990201020202024Vestavia Hills
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$134,369
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,623 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$68,012
+68%since 2000
from $40,392 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.7%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
+2%since 2010
from 0.481 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$530,000
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $197,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,515
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $708 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
22.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+41%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(22,892)
Black1.9%(453)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(334)
Asian2.5%(604)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.8%(3,369)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(32,584)
Black5.2%(2,016)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(1,317)
Asian4.9%(1,881)
Other2.1%(818)
Diversity Score35.2%(13,578)
Diversity Score
35
+155%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+75%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.7%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2012
from 8.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−93.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2017
from 88.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 91.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vestavia Hills, Alabama?

Vestavia Hills, Alabama has about 38,616 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vestavia Hills, Alabama?

The typical household in Vestavia Hills, Alabama earns about $134,369 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vestavia Hills, Alabama expensive?

In Vestavia Hills, Alabama, the median home is worth about $530,000, and the typical rent is about $1,515 a month.

How educated are people in Vestavia Hills, Alabama?

About 65.3% of adults age 25 and over in Vestavia Hills, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vestavia Hills, Alabama?

About 10.0% of people in Vestavia Hills, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vestavia Hills, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Vestavia Hills, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18,867 residents, a change of about 96 percent over that period.

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