Why Live in Wahouma
Wahouma, a neighborhood in Birmingham, features homes primarily built before 1950, showcasing Craftsman-style touches. The area includes bungalows with covered front porches, spacious ranch-style, and split-level homes. Nearly half of the neighborhood is residential, with a significant portion dedicated to industrial areas, and over half of the residents rent their homes. Wahouma Park, centrally located, offers basketball courts, baseball fields, covered pavilions, and a playground. East Lake Park, a five-minute drive away, features a stunning lake, public pool, tennis courts, and a walking trail. The Woodlawn branch of the Birmingham Public Library is another local feature with a wide selection of books. Dining options include Urbano Taco Bar, a popular food truck, and Ruby's Café, known for Southern comfort dishes. The East Lake Farmer's Market, held every Saturday morning, offers local crafts, baked goods, fresh produce, and live music. The neighborhood benefits from the revitalization of surrounding East Lake areas, with East Village Arts of Birmingham hosting various cultural events. Public bus stops and proximity to I-20 and I-59 provide straightforward routes to Downtown Birmingham and the U.A.B. campus, six miles away. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Airport is less than 2 miles to the west. Wahouma is in a region known for its high frequency of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms, with city emergency preparedness plans in place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wahouma a good place to live?
Wahouma is a good place to live. Wahouma is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with minimal transit options. Wahouma is a suburban neighborhood. Wahouma has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 4.9 people per acre and a median age of 40. The average household income is $40,980 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 4.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Wahouma are renters, with 70.1% of residents renting and 29.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Wahouma can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Wahouma neighborhood guide.
Is Wahouma, AL a safe neighborhood?
Wahouma, AL is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 7 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Wahouma?
The median home price in Wahouma is $76,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $15,200 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $390 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $17K a year to afford the median home price in Wahouma. The average household income in Wahouma is $41K.
What are the best public schools in Wahouma?
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Are home prices dropping in Wahouma?
Yes, home prices in Wahouma are down 11% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Wahouma, AL
On average, homes in Wahouma, Birmingham sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Wahouma, Birmingham over the last 12 months is $52,249, down 35% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$52,249
Median Single Family Sale Price
$69,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$64
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median List Price
$76,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
9%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-35%