Vestavia Hills, AL
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 25,340 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | High |
Climate
As is typical for this part of the South, average temperatures are higher than the nationwide average. Winters are a wetter, but snow is unusual.
Geography
Just south of Birmingham, Vestavia Hills lies on hilly ground in the southern foothills of the Appalachians.
Cultural Attractions
Nearby Birmingham's attractions include the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, Birmingham Museum of Art, and Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.
Historical
Vestavia Hills takes its name from the estate of one of the area's early residents, former Birmingham Mayor George Battley Ward. He modeled his 1924 home on Rome's Temple of the Vesta.
Economy
Vestavia Hills is home to a number of shopping districts.
| Population [details] | 25,340 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 63.2% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 330.21 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 63.30% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 53.85 °F/31.24 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 91.57 °F/68.81 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 56.07 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 52 |
| Cost of living [details] | 91.1 |
| State sales tax | 4.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Nashville-Davidson (183.28 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL (9.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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