Irondale, AL Area Guide

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Irondale Area Facts

Irondale has a Livability Score of 74_/100, which is considered excellent
Irondale crime rates are 18% lower than the Alabama average
Cost of living in Irondale is 8% higher than the Alabama average

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Family Friendly

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Safe at night

Pet-friendly

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

Streets have sidewalks

Quite Area

A quiet area

Sense of community

Sense of community

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Irondale: Perfect Place to Raise a Family 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) I cannot recommend living in Irondale, AL enough to anyone looking to raise a family in a city with a small-town feel. Our community is wonderful out here. Everyone comes together frequently on the weekends for small festivals, and we constantly watch out for each other to create ...Read More a safe environment. Although we look out for each other, it is still recommended that you be cautious at night. Crime is not non-existent, but theft still does happen.

It’s easy to get around as well, as the town is located next to two major interstates. Access to the local Walmart, CVS, Sam’s Club and more is convenient as well, as everything is generally close to each other. The high school and middle school are also close to each other, so getting your kids to school is relatively hassle free. This community is perfect to raise a family in, and you should most certainly consider it if you’re looking to settle down. Read Less

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Compare Irondale, AL Livability

F Amenities

Are there many local amenities in Irondale? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

Parks

Ruffner Park

Ellard Park

Lawson Stadium

Flora Johnston Nature Park

Beacon Park

Irondale Municipal Park

Beulah Lewis Park

Gladstone

Entertainment

Irondale Public Library

Studio By the Tracks

The Edge 12

Southern Museum Of Flight

Food & Drink

Jack's

KFC

McDonald's

Captain D's

Burger King

Arby's

Gus' Hot Dogs

Wings R King

F Commute

Is public transit available in Irondale? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Irondale.

Drive to Work

84%

8% higher than the US average

Take Public Transit

0%

5% lower than the US average

Walk to Work

1%

2% lower than the US average

A+ Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Irondale? The cost of living in Irondale is 96/100 - which is 8% higher than Alabama.

4% less expensive than average

11% less expensive than average

National cost of living index

B+ Crime

What is the crime rate in Irondale? Irondale crime rates are 1,581, which are 18% lower than Alabama

1,581 per 100k people

25% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim

25% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is down

C- Employment

What is the median income in Irondale? The median income in Irondale is $90,577 which is 37% higher than Alabama.

Median household income

$90,57711% higher than the US average

Income per capita

$48,3678% higher than the US average

Unemployment rate

27% higher than the US average

C- Health & Safety

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

Hospitals

Pharmacies

Doctors

A+ Housing

What are Irondale home prices? Irondale home prices are $283,611 - which is 20% higher than Alabama

Median home value

$283,61113% lower than the US average

Median rent price

$1,5749% higher than the US average

1% lower than the US average

D- Schools

Does Irondale have good schools? The Irondale graduation rate is 83% - which is 5% higher than Alabama

High school grad. rates

equal to the US average

School test scores

27% lower than the US average

Student teacher ratio

7% lower than the US average

A- User Ratings

Is Irondale a good place to live? Irondale has an overall rating of 77% from 6 reviews.

Overall user rating

6 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

5 total surveys