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Vestavia Hills, AL

Founded 1950Jefferson CountyElev. 290 m
Population
38,704
Median home
$494,500
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
7
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Vestavia Hills

Vestavia Hills is a city in Alabama with about 38,704 residents. Vestavia Hills was founded in 1950 and sits in Jefferson County. The median age is 42 and the median household income is $129,171. Homes carry a median value of $494,500, and about 76% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (83.2%). Around 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
38,704
Median age
42
Median household income
$129,171
Per-capita income
$66,812
Poverty rate
9%
High-school grad or higher
93.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
62.2%
Unemployment
1.7%
Avg. commute
19.8 min
Work from home
15.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White83.2%
Hispanic or Latino3.5%
Black5.8%
Asian5.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts64.3%
Sales & office19.8%
Service6.9%
Production, transportation & material moving5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance3.9%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$494,500
Median gross rent
$1,455/mo
Owner-occupied
75.6%
Median year built
1978
Households
14,116
Avg. household size
2.51

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

Education

Schools

Vestavia Hills has 7 public schools — 5 elementary, 1 high.

Vestavia Hills High SchoolHighGrades 10–12
East ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Liberty Park ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba HeightsElementaryGrades -1–5
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly RidgeElementaryGrades -1–5
West ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Vestavia Hills High School Freshman CampusGrades 9–9

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime80% below national
Vestavia Hills77
Alabama405
United States386
↓ 26% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime55% below national
Vestavia Hills874
Alabama1,765
United States1,952
↑ 19% higher than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Vestavia Hills.

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

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

Vestavia Hills was founded in 1950 and sits in Jefferson County. Elevation ~290 m.

Map of Vestavia Hills
Vestavia Hills, AL
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Nearby cities
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Common questions

Vestavia Hills — frequently asked

What is the population of Vestavia Hills, Alabama?
Vestavia Hills has a population of about 38,704, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Vestavia Hills?
The median home value in Vestavia Hills is $494,500, and the median gross rent is $1,455/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Vestavia Hills safe? What is the crime rate?
Vestavia Hills Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 77 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Vestavia Hills 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 Vestavia Hills?
Vestavia Hills has 7 public schools (5 elementary, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Vestavia Hills?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Vestavia Hills. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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