Homewood is a small city of 27,557 in Alabama, with a median household income of $97,366
and a 2.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Homewood stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Homewood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Homewood city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.6
Homewood's overall cost of living index is 92.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Homewood costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Homewood, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$463,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,337
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$97,366
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Homewood's violent crime rate is 150.6 per 100,000 residents
— 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
150.6 /100k
Property Crime
1954.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Homewood is served primarily by Jefferson County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Homewood, AL
National Avg
School District
Jefferson County
—
Elementary Schools
30
—
Middle Schools
11
—
High Schools
13
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
70.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Homewood sees average highs of 54.5°F in January
and 91.0°F in July,
with 59.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.4 inches of snow per year.
Homewood's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Homewood roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $463,500 and median rent is $1,337/month.
Homewood's violent crime rate is 150.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1954.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Homewood are operated by Jefferson County.
The district has 30 elementary, 11 middle, and 13 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1. 70.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Homewood, AL has a population of 27,557, a median household income of $97,366, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Homewood averages 54.5°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.0 inches
with about 1.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Homewood, AL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 35209, 35229.
The population of Homewood, Alabama is 27,557 with a median age of 29.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Homewood: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $463,500, median household income $97,366, crime index 61 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Homewood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
