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A city of 13,464 people in Alabama
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Map of Irondale: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land1%112 of 11,144 acres
Trails8.2 mi0.5 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves38 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Irondale

City in Alabama, United States
13,497Population
17.5 sq miArea
741 ftElevation

Irondale is a city in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It is a suburb of Birmingham, northeast of Homewood and Mountain Brook. At the 2020 census, the population was 13,497. The city is the site of Catholic radio/television broadcaster Eternal Word Television Network, or (EWTN). The city's annual Whistle-Stop Festival attracts thousands to its eclectic mix of art, food and music.

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Housing in Irondale

$288K▲ 2.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Irondale home is worth about $288,000, up 2.6% in a year, 19% above the Alabama typical home.

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Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s
Days on market43
Sale-to-list100.8%
Sold in May19
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Safety in Irondale

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Safety Grade C

Irondale reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 67% report less. Within Alabama, it does better than 55% of towns.

Violent crime per 1,000
Irondale 2.1
Alabama 3.5
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Irondale 22.7
Alabama 15
U.S. 15.5
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School Grade C

The public schools Irondale’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 69% of Alabama’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

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DistrictJefferson CountySchools5

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within AL. Ratings are from neighbors.

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