Livability Score

75
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bevelle's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Larry Simmons Stadium
Stadium
Unknown Name
Cinema
Food and Drink (22) F
Domino's
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Hungry Howie's
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Honey Baked Ham
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Groceries (6) B
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (26) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Warrior Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Alabaster Municipal Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Siluria Baptist Church Playground
Playground
Buck Creek Park
Park
BURGER KING playground
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Heros Park
Park
Arrington Park
Park
Grande View Preserve Walking Trail
Park
Grande View Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Veteran's Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (22) F
Dollar General
Discount Store
Target
Department Store
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Rack Room Shoes
Shoes
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Don Walker's Western Wear
Clothing
PetSmart
Pets
Kay Jewelers
Fashion
Campus Spirit
Gift Shop
Great Clips
Hairdresser
JCPenney
Department Store
Verizon
Electronics
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Ross
Department Store
Ross
Department Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Belk
Department Store
Belk
Department Store
Books-A-Million
Books
Old Navy
Clothing
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Dollar General
Discount Store
Aaron's
Furniture
Big Lots
Department Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Alabaster.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living B+

The cost of living in Alabaster is 99/100 - which is 12% higher than Alabama.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A-

Alabaster crime rates are 2,193 per 100k, which is 2% higher than Alabama
Property Crime
2,096 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
97 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Alabaster is $80,871 - which is 81% higher than Alabama.
Med. Household Income
$80,871 A-
Unemployment Rate
3.0% B+
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health F

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (13)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Unknown Name
Dentist
Alabaster Fire House 3
Fire Station
Alabaster Fire Department #3
Fire Station
Canales Orthodontics
Dentist
Anderson Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
American Family Care
Doctor
Unknown Name
Doctor
Unknown Name
Doctor
Unknown Name
Doctor
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
Hospital
Unknown Name
Clinic
Unknown Name
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Alabaster home prices are $178,300 - which is 39% higher than Alabama
Home Price
$178,300 B-
Home Appreciation Rate
7% B
Home Affordability
2.2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools B+

The Alabaster graduation rate is 87% - which is 9% higher than Alabama
School Test Scores
55% D
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (6) D-
Thompson Intermediate School
Thompson Sixth Grade Center
Creek View Elementary School
Westwood Baptist Weekday Edu Ministry
Kingwood Christian School
Meadow View Elementary School
Gospel Light Baptist Academy
High Schools (4) A+
The Day Program
Developing Alabama Youth Prog
Thompson High School
Kingwood Christian School
Gospel Light Baptist Academy
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ratings A+

Alabaster has an overall rating of 98% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes A+
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Love the Weather! 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) After having lived in Alabaster, AL for a few years now, I can honestly say that I love it here! My favorite aspect of this beautiful city is the gorgeous, sunny weather that I crave. I no longer have to suffer through unbearably cold winters. Alabster, AL has the perfect weather ...Read More for me year round.

In today's world, it can be difficult to find a safe place to live. With a low crime rate, I feel safe in my own home and around the city. The employment rate is high, and the cost of living is low. You couldn't ask for anything more.

The weather, the low crime rate, and the fact that I can comfortably afford to live here would be enough for me to stay here forever. Yet another reason I have chosen to make Alabster, AL my forever home is the convenience of having everything I need close by. I can do my grocery shopping, pick up my prescriptions, browse the unique local shops and boutiques, go to the gym, and spend the day at the park all without leaving the city I live in! Read Less
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      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Alabaster? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Warrior Park
      Unknown Name
      Alabaster Municipal Park
      Unknown Name
      Siluria Baptist Church Playground
      Buck Creek Park

      Entertainment

      Larry Simmons Stadium
      Unknown Name

      Food & Drink

      Domino's
      Hardee's
      Hungry Howie's
      Zaxby's
      Firehouse Subs
      Honey Baked Ham
      Burger King
      Panera Bread

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Alabaster? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Alabaster.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Alabaster? The cost of living in Alabaster is 99/100 - which is 12% higher than Alabama.
      Alabaster
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      Alabama
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Alabaster? Alabaster crime rates are 2,193, which are 2% higher than Alabama
      Total Crime
      2,193 per 100k people

      6% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 46

      6% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      143%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Alabaster? The median income in Alabaster is $80,871 which is 81% higher than Alabama.
      Median household income
      $80,87146% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,55512% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      36% lower than the US average

      C Health & Safety

      Is Alabaster a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Shelby Baptist Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      American Family Care

      A+ Housing

      What are Alabaster home prices? Alabaster home prices are $178,300 - which is 39% higher than Alabama
      Median home value
      $178,3003% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,14020% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      84%

      32% higher than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Alabaster have good schools? The Alabaster graduation rate is 87% - which is 9% higher than Alabama
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      55%

      15% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      18% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Alabaster a good place to live? Alabaster has an overall rating of 98% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      98%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      94%

      3 total surveys

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