Living in Shelby County, Alabama

Shelby County is a county in Alabama with a population of around 208,713, part of the Birmingham-Hoover, AL MSA metro area. The main communities are Birmingham, Hoover, Alabaster.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,454/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $340K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 1.3%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 57°F) and hot summers (highs around 86°F). Mountains are 1-3 hours away. The area has tornado risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.

Demographics

Shelby County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 39 and a moderately educated workforce (43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.