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College Hills

Birmingham · Caution

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58out of 100

Caution

Overall safety score

“Go with care. College Hills is a quiet, historic residential neighborhood that developed alongside Birmingham-Southern College, offering modest architectural charm and a tight-knit community feel. However, surrounding west-side corridors experience elevated property and violent crime rates, and the closure of the college campus has increased local vacancy and reduced foot traffic.”
— Gogo, on College Hills

Walk score

42/100

Bike score

38/100

Recent local news: The closure of adjacent Birmingham-Southern College in spring 2024 has led to ongoing discussions regarding the redevelopment, security, and future usage of the historic campus.

About the area

Historic / Tree-LinedQuiet ResidentialCar-DependentTransitional

College Hills is a historic residential enclave in West Birmingham characterized by Craftsman bungalows, mid-century homes, and tree-lined residential streets. Situated adjacent to the now-closed Birmingham-Southern College campus, it remains primarily a quiet residential neighborhood convenient to downtown Birmingham.

Scores are safety-driven: recent crime levels and local news, plus Census data on income and poverty, housing, education and household make-up, and access to vehicles, internet and health coverage. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee. Neighborhood outlines come from official city and US Census boundary data.

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