The Town FilesHomewood, Alabama
City in Jefferson County · population 26,414 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $558,500
- Household income
- $94,485
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 52
- Median age
- 29.0
Homewood is a city of 26,414 people in Jefferson County, Alabama. The median home is worth $558,500, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks more walkable than 100% of Alabama towns, better for young professionals than 100% of Alabama towns, more vibrant than 100% of Alabama towns.
How Homewood ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Homewood is worth $558,500, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 5.9 times the median household income of $94,485, which is more affordable than 1% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $1,463 a month. 61.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Homewood | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $558,500 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $1,463 | $834 |
| Median household income | $94,485 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 61.7% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Homewood
| People | Homewood | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.0 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.0% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 70.9% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 2.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.8% | — |
| Work from home | 14.4% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 17.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.9% | 86.7% |
Weather in Homewood
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 34.9°F. About 56.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.4 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 65 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 47 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
52 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Homewood since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 21 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 8, 1998 about 8.9 miles from the town center and killed 32. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 104 deaths and 1,549 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 10, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 132 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 11, 2008.
Severe weather in Jefferson County since 1996
Jefferson County has been included in 39 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| December 21, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4632: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| April 26, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4596: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Jefferson County
Jefferson County had 367,081 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,562 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Homewood itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Public schools in Homewood
6 public schools with 5,597 students, about 14.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homewood High School | 9-12 | 1,308 | 12.2 |
| Pizitz Middle School | 6-8 | 1,133 | 14.9 |
| Homewood Middle School | 6-8 | 974 | 15.5 |
| Edgewood Elementary School | K-5 | 921 | 15.4 |
| Hall Kent Elementary School | PK-5 | 751 | 15.3 |
| Shades Cahaba Elementary School | K-5 | 510 | 15.0 |
Towns near Homewood
- Vestavia Hills, AL4.1 mi · 39,102 people · home $530,000
- Birmingham, AL4.8 mi · 200,733 people · home $158,800
- Mountain Brook, AL4.9 mi · 22,461 people · home $916,300
- Hoover, AL5.8 mi · 92,606 people · home $412,200
- Fairfield, AL6.4 mi · 10,000 people · home $129,300
- Midfield, AL6.5 mi · 5,211 people · home $107,600
- Brook Highland, AL7.3 mi · 7,406 people · home $427,400
- Meadowbrook, AL7.5 mi · 9,688 people · home $423,700
Homewood questions
Is Homewood, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Homewood scores better for retirees than 22% of Alabama towns and quieter than 1%. 11.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 29.0).
How much does a house cost in Homewood?
The median owner-occupied home in Homewood is valued at $558,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $94,485, so homes cost about 5.9 times income. Median rent is $1,463 a month.
What is the weather like in Homewood?
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 34.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.6 inches of precipitation a year and 1.4 inches of snow.
Does Homewood get tornadoes?
52 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Homewood since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on April 8, 1998. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)