Homewood, Alabama · ZIP 35209

Homewood — ZIP 35209

Homewood (35209) scores 69/100 — Fair for Alabama. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $545K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share9%

Property crime share91%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index73/100

Avg math proficiency47%

Avg reading proficiency68%

Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index26/100

Typical home value$545K

Median rent$1,632/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$545K

Median Rent

$1,632/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

7,858

Violent Crime

1,356

Property Crime

6,502

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Jefferson County, Alabama (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Edgewood Elementary School	KG–05	935	72%	84%
Homewood High School	09–12	1,333	66%	68%
Hall Kent Elementary School	PK–05	717	59%	71%
Shades Cahaba Elementary School	KG–05	507	57%	77%
Homewood Middle School	06–08	1,000	52%	74%
Magic City Acceptance Academy	06–12	345	17%	62%
Jefferson County Virtual School	01–12	247	8%	42%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

33,476

Median Income

$71K

Homeownership

49%

Median Age

34.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 35209 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 35209 has a school score of 73/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 35209 is approximately $545K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 35209 in Homewood has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.