Birmingham metro, AL relocation guide
Moving to Forestdale, AL
$144,900Median listing price
JeffersonArea
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About Forestdale
Forestdale (pop. 10,409 in 2020) is an unincorporated census-designated place in Jefferson County, just north of Birmingham's Ensley neighborhood.
Home prices in Forestdale
The median listing price in Forestdale is $144,900.
Top places in Forestdale
- Forestdale's commercial corridor along US 78.
- Forestdale Park and community facilities.
- Nearby: downtown Birmingham and the Ensley commercial district.
Commuting from Forestdale
- About 7 miles northwest of downtown via US 78.
- Drive times vary with traffic and time of day; specific minute-level drive-time estimates were not verified for this profile.
Forestdale FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Forestdale, AL?
The median listing price in Forestdale is $144,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Forestdale, AL?
About 7 miles northwest of downtown via US 78.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.