Bessemer, AL
3 neighborhoods · 74,285 residents · Alabama
C+
56/100
52
Safety Score
54
Affordability
$58K
Median Income
$152K
Median Home Value
Is Bessemer, AL a Good Place to Live?
Bessemer receives an overall livability grade of C+ (56/100), suggesting room for improvement compared to other areas in Alabama. Safety scores C+ (52/100). Affordability scores C+ (54/100) with a median household income of $57,783 and median home values around $152,467.
About 21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 7.2%. 72% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 40.
$988
Median Rent/mo
21.1%
College Educated
7.2%
Unemployment
72%
Owner-Occupied
40
Median Age
74,285
Population
3
Zip Codes
Jefferson
County
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Neighborhoods in Bessemer
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.