Vestavia Hills, Alabama Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Vestavia Hills, AL Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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Income Above average
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Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Vestavia Hills | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,245 | 5,083,438 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1590.6 | 97.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.08% | 0.62% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 42.6 | 38.0 | 37.3 |
| Households | 12,446 | 1,996,169 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Vestavia Hills grew by 20.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 32,245 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Vestavia Hills is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 22.0% of residents. That is 1.2 points above Alabama as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 6,059 18.8% -2.7 pts
- Millennials 29–44 7,078 22.0% +1.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 6,592 20.4% +0.5 pts
- Boomers 61–79 5,373 16.7% -1.4 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Alabama, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.3% of the people living in Vestavia Hills and men 47.7%.
- Women 52.3% Alabama 51.5%
- Men 47.7% Alabama 48.5%
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Economy
Vestavia Hills has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Vestavia Hills | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $112,165 | $64,544 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.42% | 4.68% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.9% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Vestavia Hills is about 74% higher than in Alabama.
Housing
| Metric | Vestavia Hills | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $314,215 | $160,474 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,475 | $1,007 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 70.2% | 70.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Vestavia Hills is about 17.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,475 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Vestavia Hills spend about 37 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 154 hours, about 6.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Vestavia Hills | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.4 | 22.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 36.9 | 44.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 154 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,761 | $5,717 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 17.1% | 8.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 26,095 | 8,636 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,816 | 1,193 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Vestavia Hills is 18 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Alabama.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Vestavia Hills has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Vestavia Hills | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 61.5% | 24.9% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | 2.48 | 2.53 |
Health
Vestavia Hills has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Vestavia Hills | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.4 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.7% | 23.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.2% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
Vestavia Hills, AL Compared With Nearby Cities
How Vestavia Hills, AL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vestavia Hills, AL | 32,245 | $112,165 #2/3 | $314,215 #1/3 | 18.4 min #3/3 |
| Mountain Brook, AL | 23,287 | $160,102 | $312,505 | 17.3 min |
| Homewood, AL | 27,106 | $89,778 | $303,414 | 16.5 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Vestavia Hills, Alabama.
How big is Vestavia Hills, Alabama by population?
About 32,245 people live in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, in 12,446 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 42.6, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 5 years.
How densely populated is Vestavia Hills, Alabama?
Averaged over its land area, Vestavia Hills, Alabama has 1,591 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 18 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Vestavia Hills, Alabama?
The median home costs 2.8 times the median household income ($314,215 against $112,165), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,475 a month takes about 16% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Vestavia Hills, Alabama?
Unemployment in Vestavia Hills, Alabama is only 1.9%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Vestavia Hills, Alabama?
61.5% of adults in Vestavia Hills, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 6 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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