Alabaster, Alabama

Small Alabama city with local appeal

Southeast Birmingham-Hoover, AL Metro

WhereAtHome Score

74.7

C

out of 100

Overview

Alabaster is an Alabama city with a population of approximately 34,107, part of the Birmingham-Hoover, AL metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $308,363. Median household income is $89,423.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 34,107 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $308,363 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $89,423 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 32 minutes
  • Part of the Birmingham-Hoover, AL metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

34,107

Source: Census ACS

$308,363

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$89,423

Source: Census ACS

32 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

10

Source: Walk Score

98 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Shelby County (county-level results)

29%
70%
Democrat 33,087
Republican 79,666
Leans R+40.8

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 66.6/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 79.9/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 36.8/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 10/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 55.5/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 74.7

Location

Alabaster, AL (33.2369, -86.8129)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.