salaryRent is higher than in 54% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.3 minutes. Most homes (78%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 65.3% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $69,920 a year. That is $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Alabama cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Alabama. It is number 107 of 120 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Vestavia Hills?
Share of households by yearly income. 52.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Vestavia Hills
| Size | Vestavia Hills | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,218 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,505 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,590 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,262 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Vestavia Hills overall?
Everyday prices in Alabama overall are 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Vestavia Hills, so the Alabama figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Vestavia Hills
Life in Vestavia Hills
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Vestavia Hills?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,929 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $530,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $53,000 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Vestavia Hills, AL?
Renting in Vestavia Hills costs a median of about $1,748 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Alabama median is $1,175.
How much do I need to make to live in Vestavia Hills?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $69,920 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Vestavia Hills cheap or expensive?
Vestavia Hills is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.5% of the typical household income of $144,917. It ranks 107th cheapest of 120 Alabama cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Vestavia Hills?
The median homeowner in Vestavia Hills pays $4,105 a year in property taxes, about 0.77% of the median home value.
Is Vestavia Hills more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Alabama are 11% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Vestavia Hills?
The median home value in Vestavia Hills is $530,000, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
38,616 people live in Vestavia Hills. Numbers are typical (middle) values.