Birmingham metro, AL relocation guide
Moving to Vestavia Hills, AL
$285,000Median listing price
Jefferson and ShelbyArea
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About Vestavia Hills
Vestavia Hills (pop. 39,102 in 2020) is a suburb about 7 miles south of downtown Birmingham, straddling Jefferson and Shelby counties.
Home prices in Vestavia Hills
The median listing price in Vestavia Hills is $285,000.
Top places in Vestavia Hills
- Sibyl Temple Park — the original Temple of Vesta replica and city symbol.
- Wald Park — athletic fields, pavilion, and the city's main sports complex.
- Liberty Park's village shops and sports fields.
- The Shoppes at Grandview and nearby US 280 corridor retail.
Commuting from Vestavia Hills
- About 7 miles south of downtown via US 31.
- US 31 (Montgomery Highway) and I-65 are the primary routes; rush-hour US 31 congestion can add significant time.
- Drive times vary with traffic and time of day; specific minute-level drive-time estimates were not verified for this profile.
Vestavia Hills FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Vestavia Hills, AL?
The median listing price in Vestavia Hills is $285,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Vestavia Hills, AL?
About 7 miles south of downtown via US 31.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.