Question 1

Is 35020 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

35020 (Bessemer) has a crime score of 50/100 based on publicly reported incidents. Crime rates are roughly average for the region.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 35020?

Accepted Answer

35020 has a school score of 100/100, based on state assessment proficiency rates for nearby public schools. Schools in this zip code perform significantly above state averages.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 35020?

Accepted Answer

The median home price in 35020 is approximately $65K, based on recent sales data from Zillow Research. Prices may vary significantly by property type and specific street.

Question 4

Is 35020 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

35020 has an overall NeighborScore of 79/100, calculated from crime rates (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%). This neighborhood scores in the moderate range overall.

School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Bessemer City Middle School	06–08	—	3%	23%
Jonesboro Elementary School	PK–05	—	3%	15%
Charles F Hard Elementary School	PK–05	—	3%	12%
Abrams Elementary School	PK–05	—	3%	17%
Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School	09–12	—	—	—
Brighton School	PK–05	—	—	—
Lipscomb Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Empower Community SchoolLower School	KG–04	—	—	—

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