Birmingham, AL
Population 199,322 · Birmingham, AL MSA. Moving to or from Birmingham? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
199,322
Cost of living (RPP)
91.644
Annual avg temp
64°F
Typical home
$135,870
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $44,376 |
| Median age | 35.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.4% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $138,600 |
| Median gross rent | $1,047/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.25 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 91.644 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 83.803, goods 96.397, services 71.851. Source: BEA, Birmingham, AL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
64°F
January low
35°F
July high
91°F
Annual snow
1.4"
Annual precipitation 56.6". Station: BIRMINGHAM AP, AL US (4 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$135,870
ZHVI YoY
-2.5%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,296/mo
ZORI YoY
+1.1%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Birmingham-Hoover, AL
Total employment (MSA)
509,200
Median wage (annual)
$44,830
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 63,490 | $39,630 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 51,190 | $38,000 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 51,120 | $34,760 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 41,990 | $26,920 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 41,870 | $64,700 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Tuscaloosa, AL 59 mi · 1h 10m Montgomery, AL 95 mi · 1h 51m Huntsville, AL 98 mi · 1h 51m South Fulton, GA 139 mi · 2h 41m Atlanta, GA 143 mi · 2h 42m Chattanooga, TN 151 mi · 2h 50m Columbus, GA 152 mi · 3h 14m Sandy Springs, GA 155 mi · 2h 58m Murfreesboro, TN 192 mi · 3h 34m Memphis, TN 230 mi · 4h 15m