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Vestavia Hills

Alabama · 34,033 residents · 20.028 sq mi
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Vestavia Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,154. Population has grown 39% since 2000. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $318,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 107% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,033
+39%since 2000
from 24,476 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,699 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 1,222 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
−2%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K24K29K35K41K1990201020202024Vestavia Hills
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,154
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,623 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,017
+24%since 2000
from $40,392 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
55.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$318,200
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $197,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$956
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $708 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.0%
−25.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
24.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+30%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(30,245)
Black3.7%(1,274)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(835)
Asian3.8%(1,300)
Other1.4%(484)
Diversity Score26.4%(8,995)
Diversity Score
26
+92%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
27.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+80%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
60.5%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vestavia Hills, Alabama?

Vestavia Hills, Alabama has about 34,033 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Vestavia Hills, Alabama earns about $87,154 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 $318,200, and the typical rent is about $956 a month.

How educated are people in Vestavia Hills, Alabama?

About 65.5% 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 4.0% 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 14,284 residents, a change of about 72 percent over that period.

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