Halfway between Birmingham and Tuscaloosa along I-459, McCalla is a community where rural character and modern convenience coexist. While there are idyllic two-lane roads that pass barns, pastures and grazing horses, there are also restaurants and shops nearby. In addition, the bonus of the newly opened University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical West facility cannot go overlooked. Just another reason why this city that sits at the end point of the Appalachian Mountains is growing at over 6% annually. With a crime rate 28% below the national average, McCalla delivers a community that prioritizes families and puts residents within easy reach of major employers. Many locals work at the Mercedes-Benz plant in nearby Vance, while Amazon and Smucker's provide additional economic anchors.
New neighborhoods offer upgraded homes and amenities such as pools, tennis courts, fishing and walking trails. Served by the Jefferson County Board of Education, McCalla's elementary school and middle school culminate at McAdory High School. With a 90% graduation rate, one-third of the high school students are enrolled in AP courses, and nine Signature Academies offer specialized career tracks. The school is also highly regarded for its sports teams, including its football program, which is rated among the Top 5 in Jefferson County.
Spend time outdoors at nearby Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park with its 1,500 acres, nine hiking trails along Roupes Creek, and a 19th-century iron-making facility that forged cannonballs during the Civil War. A restored cotton gin houses the Iron & Steel Museum of Alabama, while rental cabins, a miniature railroad, and the Tannehill Sweet Shoppe make it a family-friendly destination. From spring through fall, blacksmiths, millers and craftsmen demonstrate their trades on-site. Bent Brook Golf Course and the McCalla Ballpark round out the area’s recreation options.
Housing in McCalla reflects much of the new developments found in the area, with home styles including contemporary Craftsman, Tudor, traditional and Cape Cod. Many lots are larger than in nearby communities and neighborhoods are conveniently located close to grocery and big box stores and popular family-friendly restaurants.
1,243 people live in McCalla, where the median age is 40 and the average individual income is $39,459. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around McCalla, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Masa Sushi Hibachi Steakhouse & Seafood, J and J Grocery, and Publix.
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| Dining · $ | 1.2 miles | 110 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.4 miles | 13 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.37 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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McCalla has 399 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in McCalla do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 1,243 people call McCalla home. The population density is 7,816.44 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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