Brimingham Area Towns (Birmingham, Homewood, Hueytown: for sale, hotels, houses)

[Southlander]

Moulton is more like 100 miles from Birmingham. Why, if I may ask, are you interested in Moulton? BTW, I hope you aren't counting on public transportation. Even in Birmingham, there is poor public transportation. And certainly none in Moulton.

[Bham Man]

Looking2move,
$40,000 for a "home" is not realistic. These homes would be in the area's that have earned Birmingham the title of 4th highest murder rate in America. I would say $85,000 is the low end. I wouldn't get to worked up about how cheap it would be to buy in Bama. The burbs are almost as bad as Atlanta. Its a great city though, with a lot more things to do culturally than most cities its size. Almost 1 million people in the greater Bham area.

[IDVague]

Originally Posted by lookingtomove24

Gaia, You are a Godsend!!!! Wow! $40,000?!!!!!! Even I can afford THAT!!!! Goodness!!!! Wowza! If you happen to be a real estate agent or have a friend who is one, I'm willing to work through you! Sounds like an area I'd really enjoy living in. I can't imagine separating myself from real people and real life. Yes, I happen to be "white" But, I've never ever thought myself better or superior or different then anyone else. Except that I don't tan, I "Pinkify" LOL But, who cares? I don't. Up here you're lucky to find anything decent for under -and I may be wrong but like $200,000? Average cost can easily be $300,00 for nothing special. Gaia, you have given me hope!! yeah!

I think Gaia was saying that homes in that area were $40,000 more than another area, not $40,000 total.

[Manu23]

Hello Freinds i need your advise...as i m moving to Birmingham to work in Double tree Hotel adjacent to UAB.I am a single( Asian Indian ) ...i even have to rent a place ...i would like to know which place...so that i can avoid travelling to hotel....Its near 5 point..most happening place.

[UABinBHM]

Originally Posted by Manu23

Hello Freinds i need your advise...as i m moving to Birmingham to work in Double tree Hotel adjacent to UAB.I am a single( Asian Indian ) ...i even have to rent a place ...i would like to know which place...so that i can avoid travelling to hotel....Its near 5 point..most happening place.

Probably you want to live in the Southside/5 Points area. There are alot of apartments around the Highland Avenue area (just adjacent to 5 Points). Really anywhere around Southside, and you'll be in good shape. Here's a resource you might want to use to help: removed

I would suggest, however, if you plan on being around the city a while, you might be just as well off buying a little condominium or small home nearby. Avondale and Glen Iris are some nearby residential communities that are really growing and would be only about a 5-10min drive from the DoubleTree. In fact, the Glen Iris neighborhood is over near Greensprings Highway (a very popular commercial area with alot of Asians, Indians, and Hispanics).

Are you planning on staying in Birmingham or is it just temporary?

[trev77x7]

Staying with the same theme of areas around Birmingham:

How are Pinson, Trussville and Center Pointe? I am looking at moving soon, but can't seem to nail down all the areas in regards to quality of life. I have read some of the older posts talking about the growing area south of the town, but how does that area compare to the Northeastern sections? I've got 4 kids, so I'm thinking primarily of 3 comparisons: safe neighborhood, good schools and traffic (I'll be working right by UAB hospital in downtown).

Thanks for the help.

[UABinBHM]

The area around Gardendale (to the north) would probably be the best. Best combination of good schools, neighborhoods, and the least amount of traffic. Trussville would have to be a close second, but the traffic to Trussville is generally far worse.

[trev77x7]

Thanks for the help. I definitely want to keep an easy commute if at all possible.

[pablobee]

Originally Posted by catom

I'm moving to Birmingham (for a job in the downtown area) this spring and am looking for a town that is laid back and diverse. I would also like to live near the water if possible. I visited this past weekend and found the towns so segregated. I don't want to live in a town with a lot of traffic. I was considering Trussville but the traffic was a nightmare! I liked the feel of Vestavia and Homewood. I also like the location of Leeds. I am planning on renting for the first year until I know the area better. Any information on the bus system? I really don't want to fight downtown traffic everyday.

Thanks, Catherine

Diverse and laid back? Not likely. Diverse (or) laid back! Maybe. Most of the area's that you would consider diverse are in transition from a predominately white population to a predominately black population. Especially in the suburbs.

[fishmonger]

Originally Posted by pablobee

Diverse and laid back? Not likely. Diverse (or) laid back! Maybe. Most of the area's that you would consider diverse are in transition from a predominately white population to a predominately black population. Especially in the suburbs.

People already mentioned, Southside, Avondale, Glen Iris, Highland Park in the inner city & apartments in Homewood/Hoover/Pelham, wherever are probably the best for different types/races of people living together.

The most integrated "nice" neighborhoods in the suburbs are probably out in Hueytown and Pleasant Grove (pretty laid back areas, too, but too far out and sparse for my tastes). Homewood's maybe the most diverse town in the schools, apartments, and public areas but extremely segregated in the "house" neighborhoods for some reason.