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Birmingham, Alabama

city · Jefferson County (primary) , Shelby County

At a glance

198,173
Population
$158,800
Median home value
48% below U.S. median
$1,107/mo
Median rent
18% below U.S. median
$46,051
Median household income
41% below U.S. median
20.8 min
Average commute
87%
Homes with broadband
5.8%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college6 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates89%
College graduates31.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Birmingham Business Alliance
The Birmingham Business Alliance is the chamber of commerce and economic development organization for the Greater Birmingham Region. It brings together business leaders, resources, and advocacy to move the region forward and help organizations grow, connect, and lead.
county Jefferson County Eco & Industrial Dev
Jefferson County EIDA provides an inventory of commercial sites for new and expanding businesses in Jefferson County, Alabama. It describes itself as a one-stop shop for business assistance, offering information on available properties, utilities, soil studies, and ready-to-go locations.
state Alabama Association of Reg Councils
A public nonprofit organization representing municipalities and counties in Alabama through the membership of the 12 regional councils, promoting regional planning and economic development, coordinating statewide planning and economic development initiatives and hosting an annual training conference.
state Alabama Development Office
The Alabama Department of Commerce’s Made in Alabama initiative promotes investment and business growth in the state, offering resources, incentives, and project assistance while coordinating workforce development and global business efforts.
state Eco Dev Partnership of Alabama
EDPA is a private, non-profit organization that supports Alabama’s economic development efforts focusing on business attraction and expansion, innovation and entrepreneurship, talent attraction and retention, business intelligence and research, and policy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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