Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
20%
Irondale
Irondale, AL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,388
Population
12,596
Renter Mix
34% Rent
Bask in the multifaceted charm of this Birmingham suburb
Suburban
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Scenic
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Riverside
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Mountain Views
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Convenient
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Diverse
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Historic
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Growing
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Incorporated as a railroad community in 1887, Irondale is a growing city with a rich history. Bordering Birmingham, Irondale offers residents a tranquil environment steeped in lush natural beauty. Irondale residents enjoy a range of outdoor activities in the foothills of Ruffner Mountain, along the banks of the Cahaba River, and in numerous city parks.
The tight-knit community in Irondale comes together for a variety of special events, such as the annual Whistle Stop Festival, Spring Fest, Jazz in the Park series, and the annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony. Irondale’s historic downtown also serves as a gathering place for the community, with a bevy of locally owned shops and services, including the famous Irondale Café—which inspired the novel and film Fried Green Tomatoes.
Irondale is just a short drive from all that Birmingham has to offer. Destinations like Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve, the Outlet Shops of Grand River, and Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum are all within close proximity to Irondale. Commuting and traveling from Irondale is a breeze with access to I-20, I-459, and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$65,853
Average: $85,365
Education
4,221
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,397
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Irondale has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
30%
Other Education
70%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Irondale, AL is $1,388 for one bedroom, and $1,680 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Irondale has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,388/month
681 Sq Ft
House
$1,820/month
1,165 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Irondale, AL is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Not Bikeable
Bikeability
10
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
450 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
Public
Grades 8 & 10-12
Public
Grades 9-12
1,200 Students
Public
Grades 8 & 10-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
- Birmingham Botanical Gardens
- Birmingham Zoo
- Vulcan Park and Museum
- McWane Science Center
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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.