Druid Hills is loved for its central location in downtown Birmingham's Uptown entertainment district. Locals enjoy living near fun downtown venues, from sports stadiums to restaurants. The neighborhood attracts a younger crowd with lower home prices and investment opportunities. Local experts say buyers are getting in early, with home values expected to rise as Birmingham grows.
Early 20th-century bungalows and cottages fill the neighborhood, many of which are fixer-uppers. Druid Hills has a strong rental market, with lower prices drawing investors looking for extra income. Renters can also find apartment complexes like Uptown Villas here. Many find the hilly landscape appealing, with some homes offering city views from the top of the ridge. "My clients . . . travel and they see the houses on the hills surrounding the major cities everywhere else, those are prime properties," says Justin Marcus , broker and owner of Marcus Family Realty and an area native. He says the same properties come with a much lower price tag in Druid Hills.
The median single-family sale price is in the low $100,000s, lower than more southern neighborhoods like Central City . Willie Casey, a broker with Casey, Bishop & Burroughs Realty, who has worked in the industry for more than 40 years, says the investment may be worth it. "Now's the time for investors to buy in Druid Hills," he says. "I believe in another five years, it'll be like the ballpark, where it won't be about what's pricier; it'll be about what's available for sale — if there's anything to be sold. It's one of the best opportunities for investors in that area."
Residents living atop the hill may find walking a challenge. It gets easier for those living farther south, closer to downtown. Drives are short to downtown, and parking is a breeze with many garages and lots. "We have tons of parking," Marcus says. He says locals also utilize electric scooter rentals. There are several MAX Transit bus stops in and around the neighborhood. The University of Alabama at Birmingham, the city's biggest employer, is just about 3 miles south via Interstate 65 or U.S. Route 31.
This neighborhood is assigned specific schools through Birmingham City Schools. But families can also apply to specialty schools, career academies, BCS Early College and BCS Virtual Academy of Learning. Kids may attend Norwood Elementary School, Hudson K-8 School for grades six through eight and George W. Carver High School, each less than 10 minutes away. Private schooling is also an option at the highly rated Highlands School, among other options.
Locals have a short trip to entertainment, art and dining venues, including several built in recent years. Coca-Cola Amphitheater, completed in 2025 in the heart of Druid Hills, hosts live concerts. Protective Stadium, built in 2021, is the new home of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers football team and Birmingham Legion F.C., a professional soccer club. Other featured stops in the Uptown entertainment district include:
• The Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex, a convention, sports and entertainment complex
• Topgolf
• Restaurants such as The Southern, Uptown Cantina and Texas de Brazil
Jeremy Galloway
eXp Realty, LLC Central
(205) 894-6266
118 Total Sales
1 in Druid Hills
$115,000 Price
LISA BONDS
Keller Williams Realty Hoover
(659) 207-3213
33 Total Sales
1 in Druid Hills
$82,823 Price
Mo Deeb
Mo Deeb Realty Group
(205) 882-4424
88 Total Sales
1 in Druid Hills
$40,000 Price
Grant Linhart
Cotton State Realty, LLC
(888) 443-1569
118 Total Sales
1 in Druid Hills
$320,000 Price
Linda Deemer
RealtySouth-Northern Office
(659) 204-7521
134 Total Sales
2 in Druid Hills
$30K - $100K Price Range
Matt Harbison
RE/MAX Realty Brokers
(659) 207-3251
108 Total Sales
1 in Druid Hills
$17,500 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Druid Hills | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Druid Hills, Birmingham sell after 83 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Druid Hills, Birmingham over the last 12 months is $103,450, up 38% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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