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Homewood, AL

Jefferson CountyElev. 203 m
Population
27,697
Median home
$502,300
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
5
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Homewood

Homewood is home to roughly 27,697 residents. Homewood sits in Jefferson County. The median age is 29.4 and the median household income is $108,386. Homes carry a median value of $502,300, and about 64% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (72.3%). Around 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
27,697
Median age
29.4
Median household income
$108,386
Per-capita income
$51,880
Poverty rate
8.1%
High-school grad or higher
96.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
69.9%
Unemployment
2.1%
Avg. commute
17.3 min
Work from home
11.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White72.3%
Hispanic or Latino7.6%
Black13.1%
Asian3.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts59.9%
Sales & office18.9%
Service14.2%
Production, transportation & material moving5.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance1.6%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$502,300
Median gross rent
$1,457/mo
Owner-occupied
64.4%
Median year built
1970
Households
9,569
Avg. household size
2.6

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Homewood has 5 public schools — 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading71%
Math75%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Homewood High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Homewood Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Edgewood Elementary SchoolElementary
Hall Kent Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Shades Cahaba Elementary SchoolElementary

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime56% below national
Homewood171
Alabama405
United States386
↓ 26% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime28% above national
Homewood2,490
Alabama1,765
United States1,952
↓ 15% lower than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

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

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

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

Homewood sits in Jefferson County. Elevation ~203 m.

Population trend
28K25K27,69720102024
Map of Homewood
Homewood, AL
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Registered sex offenders in Homewood, AL (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Homewood, Alabama.

Donald Eugene Harris, 74
Homewood · Jefferson County · 35209
AKA Donald Eugene Harris
James Vance Browning, 76
Homewood · Jefferson County · 35209

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

Homewood — frequently asked

What is the population of Homewood, Alabama?
Homewood has a population of about 27,697, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Homewood?
The median home value in Homewood is $502,300, and the median gross rent is $1,457/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Homewood safe? What is the crime rate?
Homewood Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 171 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Homewood 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 Homewood?
Homewood has 5 public schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Homewood?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Homewood. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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