Question 1

Is 35243 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

35243 (Birmingham) 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 35243?

Accepted Answer

35243 has a school score of 40/100, based on state assessment proficiency rates for nearby public schools. Schools in this area perform below state averages — reviewing individual school ratings is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 35243?

Accepted Answer

The median home price in 35243 is approximately $584K, based on recent sales data from Zillow Research. Prices may vary significantly by property type and specific street.

Question 4

Is 35243 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

35243 has an overall NeighborScore of 40/100, calculated from crime rates (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%). This neighborhood scores below average — individual factors should be weighed based on your priorities.

School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Rocky Ridge Elementary School	PK–05	—	48%	69%
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights	PK–05	—	—	—
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge	KG–05	—	—	—

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