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Crime in Vestavia Hills summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Vestavia Hills. Key points include:
There were 274 total crimes in Vestavia Hills in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Vestavia Hills is 727.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Vestavia Hills is 82.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Vestavia Hills is 645.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Vestavia Hills is -65.67% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Vestavia Hills Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Vestavia Hills / 100k People |
Alabama / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 274 | 727.6 | 1,924.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 31 | 82.3 | 359.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 8.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 34.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 25 | 66.4 | 291.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 243 | 645.3 | 1,565.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 24 | 63.7 | 243.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 201 | 533.8 | 1,148.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 18 | 47.8 | 173.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Vestavia Hills summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Vestavia Hills. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Alabama. Key points include:
The cost of living in Vestavia Hills is 125 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Vestavia Hills is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Vestavia Hills is $561,212.
The median income in Vestavia Hills is $134,369.
Vestavia Hills's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Vestavia Hills Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Vestavia Hills | Alabama | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 94 | 95 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 190 | 74 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 96 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 95 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Vestavia Hills, AL Weather
The average high in Vestavia Hills 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 | Vestavia Hills |
|---|---|
| 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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Vestavia Hills Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Vestavia Hills
The current population in Vestavia Hills is 38,616. The population has increased 15.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38,616 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 38,704 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 38,600 | 0.2% |
| 2021 | 38,504 | 11.7% |
| 2020 | 34,482 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 34,307 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 34,163 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 34,003 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 34,243 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 34,116 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 34,061 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 33,993 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 33,831 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 33,600 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 33,305 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Vestavia Hills
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Vestavia Hills is:
84.4% White with 32,584 White residents.
5.2% African American with 2,016 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 35 American Indian residents.
4.9% Asian with 1,881 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 122 Other residents.
1.7% Two Or More with 661 Two Or More residents.
3.4% Hispanic with 1,317 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Vestavia Hills | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.4% | 63.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 5.2% | 25.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.9% | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.7% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.4% | 5.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Vestavia Hills
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Vestavia Hills is 51.5% female with 19,874 female residents.
Vestavia Hills is 48.5% male with 18,741 male residents.
| Gender | Vestavia Hills | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Vestavia Hills for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Vestavia Hills completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Vestavia Hills completed 9-12th grade.
13.0% of adults in Vestavia Hills completed high school / ged.
12.0% of adults in Vestavia Hills completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Vestavia Hills completed associate's degree.
34.0% of adults in Vestavia Hills completed bachelor's degree.
20.0% of adults in Vestavia Hills completed master's degree.
7.0% of adults in Vestavia Hills completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Vestavia Hills completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Vestavia Hills | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 13.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 12.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 34.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 20.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 7.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Vestavia Hills, Alabama
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3.6% of households in Vestavia Hills earn Less than $10,000.
1.4% of households in Vestavia Hills earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.7% of households in Vestavia Hills earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.0% of households in Vestavia Hills earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.1% of households in Vestavia Hills earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.4% of households in Vestavia Hills earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.1% of households in Vestavia Hills earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.8% of households in Vestavia Hills earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.8% of households in Vestavia Hills earn $150,000 to $199,999.
31.1% of households in Vestavia Hills earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Vestavia Hills | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.6% | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.4% | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.7% | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.0% | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.1% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.4% | 16.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.1% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.8% | 15.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.8% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 31.1% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
