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344 22ND AVE SBIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
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2,340 SQ FT
Listing by Keller Williams Homewood
MLS® #: 21459739
Glen Iris
Birmingham
About the neighborhood
Glen Iris offers a peaceful atmosphere with low traffic noise and several nearby green spaces such as George Ward Park for relaxation. The neighborhood provides convenient access to grocery stores and restaurants, making everyday errands simple. Public transit options operate through a few bus lines with conveniently located stops, while highways nearby allow easy access for automobile travel. Housing options include a variety of one- and two-bedroom apartments as well as single detached homes, with many buildings dating back to the mid-1970s, offering a mix of architectural styles. This neighborhood blends tranquility with practical amenities for diverse preferences.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forElementary Schools
Characteristics
Transportation
It is convenient for pedestrians to move around in Glen Iris; many daily needs can be carried out without a car, and a variety of businesses are reasonably close at hand. In contrast, this neighborhood is not particularly bicycling-friendly because there is a considerable amount of hills, and there are few bike lanes. The car is usually the preferred way to navigate Glen Iris. Nearby highways, such as I-65, are very easy to reach from any home in this part of the city, and it is convenient to park. On the other hand, the transit infrastructure in this part of Birmingham is rather limited. Nevertheless, there are a few bus lines passing through the neighborhood, and bus stops are commonly around the corner.
Services
In Glen Iris, house owners will usually be able to get to primary schools as pedestrians. However, it can be challenging to access high schools from properties for sale in Glen Iris. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. When it comes to eating, it is straightforward to access the nearest supermarket without needing to get in a car in this area. In addition, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a good number of options, and there are also a few cafes in Glen Iris.
Character
Glen Iris has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Although this part of Birmingham is not known for its lively ambience, finding one of the a few bars is easy because they are generally located close by. Glen Iris is very quiet overall, as the streets are very calm. It is easy to get to green spaces in the neighborhood since there are around 10 of them nearby for residents to relax in.
Car friendly8.8
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly4.0
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly5.8
Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance
Transit friendly2.8
Transit is available for some trips
Restaurants6.8
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Groceries7.0
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping6.4
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes5.0
Variety of cafés within a short drive
Quiet8.4
Very few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife5.2
Variety of bars within a short drive
Vibrant3.2
Calm atmosphere most of the day
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $34,172
- Median Household Income
- $46,816
Housing Type
- 23.0% SINGLE DETACHED
- 2.2% SEMI DETACHED
- 8.5% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 39.6% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 26.6% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.2% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 23.0%
- Semi detached
- 2.2%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 8.5%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 39.6%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 26.6%
- Mobile
- 0.2%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 31.6%
- 0 to 4
- 4.7%
- 5 to 9
- 4.4%
- 10 to 14
- 3.9%
- 15 to 19
- 4.6%
- 20 to 24
- 16.6%
- 25 to 29
- 20.9%
- 30 to 34
- 13.0%
- 35 to 39
- 4.9%
- 40 to 44
- 3.0%
- 45 to 49
- 5.3%
- 50 to 54
- 4.4%
- 55 to 59
- 3.8%
- 60 to 64
- 4.1%
- 65 to 69
- 2.0%
- 70 to 74
- 2.0%
- 75 to 79
- 0.5%
- 80 to 84
- 0.9%
- 85 and over
- 1.1%
Education Level
- 6.3% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 17.5% HIGH SCHOOL
- 18.2% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 8.6% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 29.3% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 12.8% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 3.2% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 4.3% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 6.3%
- High School
- 17.5%
- Some college, no degree
- 18.2%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 8.6%
- Bachelor's degree
- 29.3%
- Master's degree
- 12.8%
- Professional degree
- 3.2%
- PhD
- 4.3%
Commute Mode
- 2.3% FOOT
- 0.3% BIKE
- 0.9% TRANSIT
- 86.9% DRIVE
- 0.0% OTHER
- Foot
- 2.3%
- Bike
- 0.3%
- Transit
- 0.9%
- Drive
- 86.9%
- Other
- 0.0%
- None
- 9.6%
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