Located south of Birmingham, Alabaster is one of Shelby County’s fastest-growing areas, known for its convenient location, established neighborhoods, and wide range of housing options. The city offers a balance of suburban comfort and accessibility, making it popular with buyers seeking space, value, and proximity to everyday amenities.
Homes in Alabaster range from newer planned communities to established residential neighborhoods with larger lots and mature landscaping. Residents enjoy parks, shopping, local restaurants, sports facilities, and convenient access to Highway 31 and I-65, creating an easy connection to Hoover and downtown Birmingham.
35,712 people live in Alabaster, where the median age is 39.5 and the average individual income is $40,018.851. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Alabaster, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Brother Paul's BBQ, Delicious Bakery, and Nettie B’s Grill.
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| Dining | 1.68 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 1.81 miles | 20 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.95 miles | 8 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.47 miles | 62 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.96 miles | 16 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 4.12 miles | 185 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.3 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.2 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.76 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 4.6 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.65 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 4.72 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.21 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.42 miles | 9 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.8 miles | 5 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.55 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Alabaster has 12,858 households, with an average household size of 5.59. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Alabaster do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 35,712 people call Alabaster home. The population density is 719.455 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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