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Gardendale, AL

Founded 1825Jefferson CountyElev. 207 m
Population
16,110
Median home
$234,900
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Gardendale

Gardendale is home to roughly 16,110 residents. Gardendale was founded in 1825 and sits in Jefferson County. The median age is 38.9 and the median household income is $81,215. Homes carry a median value of $234,900, and about 81% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (68.9%). Around 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
16,110
Median age
38.9
Median household income
$81,215
Per-capita income
$41,618
Poverty rate
5.9%
High-school grad or higher
90.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
36%
Unemployment
3.2%
Avg. commute
25 min
Work from home
10.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White68.9%
Hispanic or Latino1.4%
Black21.9%
Asian0.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts53.6%
Sales & office17.4%
Production, transportation & material moving10.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.8%
Service8.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$234,900
Median gross rent
$1,151/mo
Owner-occupied
81.4%
Median year built
1990
Households
6,256
Avg. household size
2.54

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Gardendale has 4 public schools — 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading47%
Math47%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Gardendale High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Bragg Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Gardendale Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Snow Rogers Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime18% below national
Gardendale318
Alabama405
United States386
↑ 1771% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime24% above national
Gardendale2,420
Alabama1,765
United States1,952
↑ 1666% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Gardendale Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Gardendale.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Jefferson County
LightningVery High
TornadoVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Gardendale is in Jefferson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Gardendale was founded in 1825 and sits in Jefferson County. Elevation ~207 m.

Map of Gardendale
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Registered sex offenders in Gardendale, AL (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Gardendale, Alabama.

Christopher V Scott, 49
Gardendale · Jefferson County · 35071
AKA Christopher Scott, Wise Scott

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Gardendale — frequently asked

What is the population of Gardendale, Alabama?
Gardendale has a population of about 16,110, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Gardendale?
The median home value in Gardendale is $234,900, and the median gross rent is $1,151/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Gardendale safe? What is the crime rate?
Gardendale Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 318 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Gardendale face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Jefferson County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including lightning, tornado, cold wave.
How many schools are in Gardendale?
Gardendale has 4 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Gardendale?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Gardendale. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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