Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
18%
Vestavia
Vestavia, AL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,442
Population
184,220
Renter Mix
37% Rent
A scenic Birmingham suburb with a lot to offer
Suburban
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Upscale
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Peaceful
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Family-Friendly
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Convenient
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Vestavia, also known as Vestavia Hills, is a family-friendly suburb situated about six miles south of Birmingham. Vestavia enjoy a small-town atmosphere, exceptional schools, and lush natural beauty within minutes of Birmingham’s many big-city amenities.
Vestavia offers an array of suburban amenities, from diverse restaurants and shops strewn along Highway 31 to numerous brand-name retailers and eateries at the Summit Birmingham. Vestavia is also home to scenic parks such as Wald Park and McCallum Park, where residents partake in all kinds of outdoor recreation.
Multiple area attractions are within minutes of tranquil Vestavia, including the Birmingham Zoo, Railroad Park Foundation, and Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum. Quick access to Highway 31, I-65, and I-459 makes getting around from Vestavia simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$96,460
Average: $128,327
Education
88,149
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
99,482
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Vestavia has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
37%
Non-Renters
63%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
43%
Other Education
57%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Vestavia, AL is $1,442 for one bedroom, $1,549 for two bedrooms, and $1,923 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Vestavia has increased by 4.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,442/month
824 Sq Ft
House
$2,246/month
1,330 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,523/month
415 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,416/month
861 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Aldridge Botanical Gardens
- Birmingham Zoo
- Homewood Forest Preserve
- Birmingham Botanical Gardens
- Vulcan Park and Museum
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.