Brandi Givan
Town Square Realty
(659) 207-8611
28 Total Sales
1 in Airport Hills
$80,000 Price
Airport Hills
Suburban Neighborhood in Birmingham, Alabama
Jefferson County 35206, 35217
$119,819
Average Value
Aviation fans will feel right at home in the heavily residential area of Airport Hills. Airport Hills includes the smaller neighborhoods of Brummit Heights, Airport Highlands, Brownsville Heights, Maple Hills and Penfield Park. Home prices range from $50,000 to $180,000, with houses in a variety of architectural styles. Craftsman cottages, full-brick ranch-style homes, Tudor revival houses and colonial revival homes are all found in the area. Surrounded by rolling hills and consisting of a great deal of wide-open land, residents enjoy scenic drives and incredible views of the airport and Birmingham City.
South Airport Highlands is part of the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport Opportunity Zone. What this means is that the area benefits from the Birmingham Inclusive Growth Partnership, which aims to attract investors to the area while improving the lives of residents. Economic growth and development are around the corner for this community. School-aged kids in the area attend Robinson Elementary School, home of the Roadrunners. Depending on where they live in the community, they’ll be attending either Ossie Ware Middle School or Martha Gaskins Middle School. Teenaged students attend Huffman High School, which offers various career academies, including the cosmetology academy and the academy of architecture and construction.
The Birmingham Airport Authority hosts a Summer Youth Work Program, which allows students in the area to gain hands-on experience working at the airport. The five-week program includes professional development, exposure to the aviation industry, financial management sessions, business etiquette, interviewing skills, writing skills and more. For most of the teens that participate, this is their first job. Not only do they get to earn some money, but they get an incredible start to their professional careers.
Open to all Airport Hills residents, the Brownsville Heights Community Center offers plenty of programming for children and senior citizens. Open since 2012, the center has a meeting space, activity rooms and a media room. Residents can stroll along its outdoor walking trail, which leads to a playground for local children to enjoy. The nearby Pine Knoll Park offers residents a basketball and a tennis court for friendly games with neighbors under the shade of several mature trees. If you like to golf, Roebuck Golf Course is a short distance away. Fondly referred to as “Roegusta” by locals, this historic 19-hole golf course has been a community staple since 1911.
While Airport Hills is mainly residential, residents can still find some great places to eat just outside the community. Alpha Charlie Grill fits right in with its aviation-themed décor. The eatery offers American food staples like wings, burgers and deli sandwiches. For additional dining options, locals can head to Pinson Valley Parkway. There are several casual restaurants to choose from, including American Ranch House, Taqueria Apatzingán y Billares, Daylight Donuts and Hong Kong.
Residents of Airport Hills enjoy a feeling of seclusion from the busier areas of Birmingham City while benefiting from proximity to the artsy community of East Lake. Plus, the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is right next door whenever locals want to take off on an adventure to faraway places.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Brandi Givan
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Brittany Colston
BC
Brittany Colston
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Metro North
(931) 263-0262
29 Total Sales
1 in Airport Hills
$85,000 Price
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Shannon Malcom
Shannon Malcom
Responds QuicklyEXIT Realty Birmingham
(205) 584-0262
202 Total Sales
2 in Airport Hills
$65K - $150K Price Range
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Donna Herron
Donna Herron
Iron City Premier Realty
(659) 207-2850
60 Total Sales
2 in Airport Hills
$68K - $140K Price Range
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Dane Howell
Dane Howell
RealtySouth-MB-Crestline
(659) 207-5713
90 Total Sales
1 in Airport Hills
$88,000 Price
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Danyelle Key
Danyelle Key
First Class Realty Services, L
(659) 348-1564
50 Total Sales
1 in Airport Hills
$55,000 Price
Schools
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- 8th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
East Lake Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Tennis
Pine Knoll Park
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Playground
Chief William C. Hewitt Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Brownsville Heights Community Center
- Playground
- Parking Lot
- Community Center
Community Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Hawkins Park Recreation Center
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Airport Hills | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
323
Median Year Built
1962
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,568
Below the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
578
Median Age
47
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
22.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
29.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$46,250
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$48,129
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
75.9%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
22.9%
Advanced Degrees
5.1%
% Population in Labor Force
49.3%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
57''
Average Winter Low Temperature
35°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
9
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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Quiet, secluded suburb close to lush green spaces and Birmingham commerce
Maple Grove
Scenic parks, affordable homes and big-name retail surround this Magic City suburb
North Eastlake
A small suburb centered around a 100-acre historic park close to the airport
Roebuck
An established residential community under 10 miles from central Birmingham
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