Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
Cahaba Heights
Cahaba Heights, AL Area Guide
A suburban neighborhood with small-town charm
Suburb
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Laidback
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Peaceful
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Charming
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Cahaba Heights is a quaint neighborhood within Vestavia Hillas, a city nestled in Jefferson County. Cahaba Heights is a heavily wooded area that gives renters natural shade and cool breezes during the hotter months. Residents have access to some outdoor fun, including Rathmell Sports Park's soccer fields and green areas. Commuters are in luck, with proximity to Interstate 495 allowing for quick travel to neighboring cities. Delicious food options are sprinkled throughout the area, including barbecue pits, coffee shops, bakeries, and brunch spots. Moderately priced apartments and cozy single-family homes are located throughout Cahaba Heights.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$96,874
Average: $133,411
Education
10,764
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,380
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Cahaba Heights has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
50%
Other Education
50%
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Birmingham Zoo
- Homewood Forest Preserve
- Birmingham Botanical Gardens
- Vulcan Park and Museum
- Aldridge Botanical Gardens
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.