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Cost of living in Homewood summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Homewood. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Alabama. Key points include:
The cost of living in Homewood is 124 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Homewood is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Homewood is $558,046.
The median income in Homewood is $94,485.
Homewood's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Homewood Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Homewood | Alabama | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 95 | 95 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 186 | 74 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 96 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 95 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Homewood, AL Weather
The average high in Homewood is 73.6° and the average low is 51.4°.
There are 78.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 56.2 inches of precipitation each year with 1.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Homewood |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 73.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 51.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 56.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Homewood Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Homewood
The current population in Homewood is 27,829. The population has increased 11.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27,829 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 27,697 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 27,557 | 5.2% |
| 2021 | 26,206 | 4.1% |
| 2020 | 25,170 | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 25,534 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 25,595 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 25,678 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 25,652 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 25,535 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 25,420 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 25,288 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 25,123 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 25,110 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 25,078 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Homewood
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Homewood is:
70.9% White with 19,736 White residents.
16.4% African American with 4,551 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 42 American Indian residents.
2.4% Asian with 667 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 66 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 126 Other residents.
3.5% Two Or More with 962 Two Or More residents.
6.0% Hispanic with 1,679 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Homewood | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.9% | 63.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 16.4% | 25.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.5% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.0% | 5.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Homewood
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Homewood is 56.0% female with 15,585 female residents.
Homewood is 44.0% male with 12,244 male residents.
| Gender | Homewood | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.0% | 51.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 44.0% | 48.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Homewood for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Homewood completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Homewood completed 9-12th grade.
9.0% of adults in Homewood completed high school / ged.
10.0% of adults in Homewood completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Homewood completed associate's degree.
38.0% of adults in Homewood completed bachelor's degree.
19.0% of adults in Homewood completed master's degree.
10.0% of adults in Homewood completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Homewood completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Homewood | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 9.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 10.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 38.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 19.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 10.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Homewood, Alabama
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4.5% of households in Homewood earn Less than $10,000.
2.6% of households in Homewood earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.5% of households in Homewood earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.5% of households in Homewood earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.5% of households in Homewood earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.5% of households in Homewood earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.9% of households in Homewood earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.1% of households in Homewood earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.6% of households in Homewood earn $150,000 to $199,999.
24.5% of households in Homewood earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Homewood | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.5% | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.6% | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.5% | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.5% | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.5% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.5% | 16.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.9% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.1% | 15.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.6% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 24.5% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
