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Vestavia Hills, Alabama

city · Tuscaloosa County (primary) , Jefferson County, Shelby County

At a glance

38,616
Population
$530,000
Median home value (all homes)
75% above U.S. median
$573,031
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,515/mo
Median rent
12% above U.S. median
$134,369
Median household income
71% above U.S. median
19.3 min
Average commute
94.3%
Homes with broadband
86.32%
Locations with fiber available
1.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 126 — 26% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing92% above
Goods & services3% below
Utilities23% above
Taxes19% above
Insurance7% below
Commute cost36% below
For business: Alabama is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college4 mi
High school graduates93.9%
College graduates65.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Vestavia Hills
The City of Vestavia Hills presents its economic development program, highlighting a pro-business local government, well-established infrastructure and a highly educated workforce, and offering to assist business owners seeking sites or redevelopment.
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.
county Tuscaloosa Co. Industrial Dev
Tuscaloosa County Economic Development Authority (TCEDA) is Tuscaloosa County’s engine for job creation and growth. It is the leading agency for business recruitment, expansion, and retention, providing site selection, building and facility assistance, workforce development and training resources, customized visit programs for your company, introductions to local decision makers, and statutory tax abatements and Industrial Revenue Bonds for qualifying projects.
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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