Save FB Tweet More. Sunset Over Birmingham, AL. Credit: Robbie Caponetto. Club Duquette in Birmingham, AL. Left: Credit: Robbie Caponetto. Mark Thompson of Shoppe in Birmingham. Co-owner Mark Thompson of Shoppe garden boutique. Shu Shop in Birmingham, AL. Right: Credit: Robbie Caponetto. Any traffic you encounter is probably due to a poorly timed light or someone doing something stupid.
Parking in Birmingham is abundant, if not always free. Residents complain bitterly about the lack of parking, although there is street parking, parking garages, and numerous surface lots. Having to park more than three blocks from your destination even if your destination is a park to walk in is seen as an affront to human dignity. The growing season is long and the local produce shows it. There are sunny days a year, but when it storms it really storms! Thunderstorms are common.
Tornadoes also are a normal part of life. There are lots of charming craftsman bungalows waiting to be restored. Coming from the North East, property taxes in Birmingham seem unbelievably low.
Property taxes in my home town are 20x higher. Birmingham is still a steel city, even if the economy has diversified significantly. There is a large industrial area in the north east.
The south side has been taken over by the University of Alabama and its University Hospital. There are a number of other healthcare organizations and educational institutions. The UAB is the states second largest employer. Downtown is home to the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the city is host to a number of other colleges and universities. Avondale Park is the neighborhood centerpiece, opening onto the commercial strip of 41st Street South.
The park has a spring fed lake, an amphitheater, trails to ramble, and the community library. It was once home to the Birmingham Zoo in days when people had very low standards for zoos. The park was restored in and is quite charming — and has free wifi if you feel like working outside on a nice day. The amphitheater hosts movie nights when the weather is warm. The walkable neighborhood, classic main street, and lovely park have drawn artists and young professionals, who are fixing up the areas homes in a mostly hands-on fashion.
Avondale is home to a number of great bars, boutiques, and places to eat. There is a really intense brunch scene. There are Instagrammable murals. More Education. Start Your Review of Birmingham. Members receive 10 FREE city profile downloads a month, unlimited access to our detailed cost of living calculator and analysis, unlimited access to our DataEngine, and more.
Enhanced Cost of Living Calculator Now includes childcare, taxes, health, housing for home owners vs renters, insurance costs and more when you upgrade to premium. Log In Sign Up. Median Age Download This Place. May, October and April are the most pleasant months in Birmingham, while July and August are the least comfortable months.
Pros Arts and culture Diversifying economy Mild winters. Cons Air service Crime rates Summer heat and humidity. Best Places to Live in Birmingham Rankings. Housing Market in Birmingham. It's a good time to buy in Birmingham. Home Appreciation is up Reviews for Birmingham 24 Reviews. The small city was divided by the historical train tracks into the north half and the south one.
The north section was the Read More. Agree 77 Disagree The city is very boring in my opinion, there isn't much to do over the weekend except shopping or eating out. Agree Disagree The city is starting to look alive again.
But some places in Birmingham need to be avoided but places like downtown
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