Birmingham, AL vs Northport, AL

Birmingham, AL vs Northport, AL: What the data shows

Birmingham, AL is in Birmingham, AL while Northport, AL is in Northport, AL — both in the same state. On home prices, Northport, AL is the more affordable option at $178,200 median — $90,700 less than Birmingham, AL's $268,900. WYLT rates Birmingham, AL as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Northport, AL as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Birmingham, AL has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Northport, AL has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Birmingham, AL has Low flood risk and Northport, AL has High flood risk.

Birmingham, AL is the more walkable neighborhood. Birmingham, AL scores 15/100 (car-dependent) versus Northport, AL's N/A/100. For families weighing school quality, Northport, AL has the higher school rating — Birmingham, AL rates 6.4/10 and Northport, AL rates 7.2/10.