Birmingham, Alabama: The Magic City
Birmingham earned its nickname — The Magic City — from the remarkable speed at which it grew in the late 1800s. Today, it's a vibrant Southern city of 196,000 residents, anchored by a metro area of 1.19 million, and offers something for everyone.
Economy & Employment Major employers include UAB (the city's largest), Regions Financial, Protective Life, Alabama Power, and Books-A-Million. The metro area is also home to 500+ tech companies and distribution centers for Amazon, FedEx, Lowe's, and Carvana.
Education UAB is a nationally ranked research university with the country's #1 Healthcare Management program and top rankings in Nursing, Public Health, and Medicine. Samford University, Miles College, and Jefferson State round out higher education options. Birmingham City Schools serves nearly 21,000 students across 49 schools, with private and charter school alternatives nearby.
Arts, Culture & Sports The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Alabama Theatre, Birmingham Museum of Art, and Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame anchor a thriving arts scene. Sports fans cheer on the Birmingham Stallions (three-time UFL champions) and the Birmingham Barons at downtown's Regions Field.
Outdoor & Family Life Railroad Park, Ruffner Mountain, and Vulcan Trail offer green space in the heart of the city. Families flock to the Birmingham Zoo, McWane Science Center, and Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Food Scene Birmingham is a nationally recognized food destination — 11 Michelin-recognized restaurants in 2025, multiple James Beard Award winners, and a dining scene spanning Southern classics to global cuisine.
Neighborhoods From downtown high-rise condos and industrial lofts to the Craftsman bungalows of Highland Park, the Tudor cottages of Forest Park, and the arts-driven energy of Avondale — Birmingham's neighborhoods each carry their own distinct character.
199,322 people live in Birmingham, where the median age is 35.9 and the average individual income is $31,616. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Birmingham, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Taqueria El Parrandero, Evans Meats, and The Modern House Coffee Shop.
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| Dining · $ | 4.18 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.89 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.59 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.97 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.93 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.6 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.89 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.9 miles | 47 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.68 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.07 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.83 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.9 miles | 12 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.43 miles | 12 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 0.75 miles | 21 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.27 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.4 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.01 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.85 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.83 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.4 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.59 miles | 12 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.77 miles | 21 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
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Birmingham has 88,527 households, with an average household size of 2.14. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Birmingham do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 199,322 people call Birmingham home. The population density is 1,355.77 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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