Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
21%
Ensley
Ensley, AL Area Guide
This historic community was once a cultural and industrial hub
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Ensley is a city and neighborhood in Birmingham. Historic Ensley played a major role in jazz and music history and was once a major industrial hub with a thriving nightlife during the 19th and 20th centuries. Today, Ensley is currently undergoing revitalization, growing a reputation as one of the next communities to watch. The rentals in the area pay tribute to Ensley’s rich past, maintaining a vintage look at affordable prices. Ensley has a variety of amenities including several parks and a small commercial center. Once you find your new home in Ensley, be sure to try one of the delicious soul food restaurants the area is known for like Green Acres Café which serves up some of the city’s best fried chicken and fish. Along with a close-knit community that unites around service and recreation, Ensley’s biggest draw is its prime location. The neighborhood is convenient to Birmingham-Southern College, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Central City, and other major destinations.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$32,706
Average: $41,999
Education
796
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,638
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ensley has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
61%
Non-Renters
39%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
7%
Other Education
93%
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- McWane Science Center
- Vulcan Park and Museum
- Birmingham Botanical Gardens
- Birmingham Zoo
- Homewood Forest Preserve
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.