Ten most expensive cities to live in Alabama

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February 25, 2014

Yellowhammer already told you which Alabama cities are the most dangerous, now let’s take a look at which are the most expensive.

Using data compiled by NeighborhoodScout.com, here are the ten most expensive cities to live in the State of Alabama.

1. Mountain Brook

Population: 20,369 | Median home value: $486,017

Mountain Brook was designed by Warren H. Manning, a prominent Massachusetts architect of the 1920s.

This massive Mountain Brook, Ala. home is currently on the market for $4.25 million (click on the picture for the listing via ARC Realty)

2. Vestavia Hills

Population: 34,090 | Median home value: $296,617

Sibyl Temple once served as the gazebo entrance to the garden of former Birmingham Mayor George Ward’s estate, which was designed in the style of the Temple of Vesta and stood where Vestavia Hills Baptist Church is today.

Sibyl Temple is Vestavia Hills' most recognizable landmark — Sibyl Temple is Vestavia Hills’ most recognizable landmark

3. Orange Beach

Population: 5,620 | Median home value: $269,006

In addition to its pristine beach, the city of Orange Beach hosts many sporting events and tournaments at the Orange Beach Sportsplex including collegiate-level soccer.

Orange Beach is one of Alabama's most popular vacation spots — Orange Beach is one of Alabama’s most popular vacation spots

4. Homewood

Population: 25,262 | Median home value: $263,061

The Homewood High School Marching Band has performed in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade a total of 8 times, more than any band outside of the New York City area.

This south Birmingham suburb is home to Samford University, one of the state's top private colleges — This south Birmingham suburb is home to Samford University, one of the state’s top private colleges

5. Indian Springs Village

Population: 2,463 | Median home value: $250,152

The Village of Indian Springs employs only one person, a part-time city clerk.

Indian Springs Village is only a short drive from Birmingham, but it feels lightyears away. This massive estate is on the market for just under $3 million. (Click on the photo to view the listing via ARC Realty)

6. Hoover

Population: 83,412 | Median home value: $238,836

The City of Hoover is named after William H. Hoover, a local insurance company owner, not President Herbert Hoover.

The Riverchase Galleria in Hoover is one of Alabama's hottest shopping spots — The Riverchase Galleria in Hoover is one of Alabama’s hottest shopping spots

7. Pike Road

Population: 6,555 | Median home value: $228,296

A suburb of Montgomery, Pike Road has experienced a 1644% increase in population over the last decade.

The Waters is one of several fast growing communities in Pike Road located just southeast of Montgomery

8. Spanish Fort

Population: 7,330 | Median home value: $215,300

Spanish Fort was originally the site of a trading post established by French-occupied Mobile.

This south Alabama town is situated on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay

9. Madison

Population: 44,972 | Median home value: $211,810

With the wealth of military and defense contractor-related jobs in neighbor Huntsville, Madison is one of the fastest growing cities in the southeastern United States, and has one of the highest per capita incomes.

It's tough to beat the view of Rainbow Mountain at Highland Lakes in Madison. — It’s tough to beat the view of Rainbow Mountain at Highland Lakes in Madison.

10. Trussville

Population: 20,178 | Median home value: $205,640

Trussville is named for North Carolinian and area settler William Truss. The area was simply known as “Truss” for many years.

First Baptist Church Trussville is one of the state's largest churches — First Baptist Church Trussville is one of the state’s largest churches

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