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Homewood, AL

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Homewood, AL

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 45
Population27,697
Foreign Born4.4%
Population Density3,353people per mi²
Median Age29.4 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

146/100

46% above national average

B

The Real Cost of Living in Homewood, Alabama

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $23k$44k
Comfortable $98k$143k
Luxury $196k+$303k+
Elite (Top 5%) $238k+$369k+
Affordability Ratio

76%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean94%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
28
Poor
3
Negative
2

Groceries

5 within 10 miles

2.1mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

1.5mi

Airport

Brookwood Medical Center Heliport

1.5mi

Post Office

USPS — Birmingham, AL

3.3mi

Critical Amenities

Golf4Nearest 2.9 mi
Camping20Nearest 10.2 mi
Marina0Nearest 10.3 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 126.5 mi
Gun Range3Nearest 4.7 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$108k+11.3%
44% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$447k
32% below US avg
College Educated
69.9%
100% above US avg
WFH
11.9%
17% below US avg
Homeownership
64.4%
2% below US avg
Median Home
$502k
78% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A-
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 75% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
19.1
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+7.9%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+15.4%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.11 / 1k Residents65% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.32 / 1k Residents53% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr+0.4%
Burglary
1.21 / 1k Residents43% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
14.33 / 1k Residents32% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.78 / 1k Residents12% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+20Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Homewood, Alabama
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%200020042008

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Weak9.8% of income
Property Rights
D
WeakIJ Grade D
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (45% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
F
ProhibitedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season252 days337 frost-free
Annual Rainfall59.5"
Elevation679 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A-
Good863 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor3,353/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C-
Weak6 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 702 mi · coast 204 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$262.4M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityAtlanta499k people are 140 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital82 miMontgomery, AL
Nearest Prison4.1 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T18:53:28.000Z

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