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Alabaster, AL
Alabaster · Shelby County · AL 35007
Updated June 19, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$216K
Median Price
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Walk Score
7.6/10
Schools
25 min
to Birmingham downtown
Score Breakdown
AAffordability
92/100
BSafety
78/100
BSchools
76/100
B-Quietness
70/100
B+Commute
85/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score67/100
Our Take
Alabaster offers solid schools, affordable home prices, and a quiet suburban feel, but its zero walk score and lack of public transit make it a car‑centric community. If you’re a commuter or family looking for a safe place to settle, it can work, but you’ll need a reliable car.
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The Good
- ✓Strong public schools with high ratings
- ✓Home prices below the Birmingham metro average, making it affordable
- ✓Low risk of flooding (Flood Zone X)
- ✓Suburban quiet with decent parks and green space
Real Talk
- !Car dependency: no sidewalks or transit, must own car
- !Commute can be heavy during peak traffic to Birmingham
- !Limited nightlife and dining options
- !Property taxes and homeowner association fees can add up
- $Annual property tax (rough estimate $2,000-$3,000)
- $Car insurance premium due to traffic congestion
- $Utility costs higher for larger homes
Best For
families with childrenfirst‑time home buyerscommuters to Birminghamremote workers
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityLow
Crime & Safety
Alabaster, AL
B
Safety grade
Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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