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A historic community know for it's pivotal role in Birmingham's Civil Rights Movement
East Thomas, along with the rest of the greater Smithfield community, is considered the birthplace of Birmingham's Civil Rights Movement. During the 1940s, Black professionals and political activists began building bungalows and ranch-style homes in the previously 'White' East Thomas neighborhood. Just 2 miles from Downtown Birmingham, the neighborhood notoriously nicknamed 'Dynamite Hill' became "the first place that was bombed in the Birmingham City bombings," Thomasine Jackson says. The lifelong resident and current neighborhood association president, Jackson grew up in East Thomas during the height of the Civil Rights Era and never plans to leave. Today, "It's a really quiet neighborhood, where everybody knows everybody on their block, and we all look out for one another," she says. "We really are the neighborhood that cares; if something happens on your block, the neighbors are always going to come out and see how they can help you."
Tour the 16th Street Baptist Church near East Thomas.
Go for a walk in Kelly Ingram Park near East Thomas.
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Historic bungalows and ranch-style homes
East Thomas’ post-war homes sit side-by-side along modified grid-pattern streets. Narrow-riddled sidewalks climb gently sloping streets throughout the neighborhood, passing by original bungalows and ranch-style homes along the way. These modest, aging homes stand as a testament to the neighborhood’s resilience, with sturdy brick exteriors originally intended to minimize damage from the KKK bombings. As of 2024, about 64% of the 688 homes are owned by full-time residents, many of whom grew up in East Thomas. Compared to the $275,000 downtown condos, homes here are relatively affordable, with most listing between $50,000 to $100,000.
Prairie homes are one of several styles available in East Thomas.
Ranch homes are one of several styles available in East Thomas.
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Five-minute car ride from Downtown Bham
While fixed route buses are available on Highway 78, Jackson says, “you're just five minutes from Downtown in the car and if you’re in good shape, you can walk there in like 25 minutes." Drivers can hop on the highway, which sits along the west border, and immediately get on Interstate 20 to arrive in Birmingham’s Central Business District.
Enjoy a quiet summer day in East Thomas.
Discover something new at the Birmingham Museum of Art near East Thomas.
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A.H. Parker High pioneered Birmingham's integrated education system
Children attend Birmingham City Schools. Preschoolers can begin at Tuggle Elementary and move to Wilkerson Middle in sixth grade. While Niche rates these schools a C-minus, A. H. Parker High scores a solid C. Parker was established in 1900 as Birmingham's first high school for Black students. Today, Jackson says it remains "a main hub for the community," bringing families together for Friday night football games and seasonal student-led musicals.
WilkersonMiddle School teaches kids in East Thomas to do their best.
A.H. Parker High School instills a positive classroom environment in East Thomas.
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Finley Avenue is home to the Alabama Farmers Market
Just north of the bordering BNSF Railway, Finley Avenue is a sparse shopping and dining corridor. Residents can head to the Alabama Farmers Market any day of the week and buy homegrown produce and fresh jars of jam from over 500 local vendors. Niki's West partners with the farmers market to serve farm-fresh vegetables and meats in a homey, cafeteria-style setting. The neighborhood's only restaurant, Trackside Lounge, is where locals go to unwind and listen to old-school DJ beats.
Find your next outdoor plant at the Alabama Farmers Market near East Thomas.
Check out the Alabama Farmers Market in East Thomas.
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A neighborhood walking trail connects to East Thomas Park
East Thomas is home to "Birmingham's first ever walking trail that connects to our regional trail system," Jackson says. Named after a former resident and Civil Rights activist, Dorothy Spears Greenway is a mile-long, paved pathway leading straight to the baseball field at East Thomas Park. Kids can run around 22 acres of open green space here and then cool off in the swimming pool.
Explore the city via the Enon Ridge Trail in East Thomas.
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Parks in this Area
Linn Park
Events
Walking Paths
East Thomas Park
Baseball/Softball
Trails
Playground
Kelly Ingram Park
Trails
Events
Walking Paths
Ellsberry Park
Arthur Shores Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Fountain Heights Recreation Center
Basketball
Pool
Playground
City Walk Birmingham
Bike Trails
Dog Park
Trails
Transit
Airport
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International
15 min drive
Bus
12th Ave W And 7th St W
Bus
12th Ave W And 4th St W
Bus
11th Ct N And 5th St W
Bus
11th Ct N And 4th St W
Bus
3rd St W And 15th Ave W
Bus
15th Ave W And Center St
Bus
12th Ave W And 6th St W
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
East Thomas
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
East Thomas Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Thomas, Birmingham sell after 86 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in East Thomas, Birmingham over the last 12 months is $344,990, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome to your new home ! This beautifully 3-bedroom, 2 bathroom house offers the perfect blend and comfort, just a minutes from schools, parks and major highways, this house is ideal for families. As you enter, you are greeted by a spacious living room with natural light and cozy atmosphere. The open-concept kitchen features granite countertops, appliances and breakfast room perfect for enjoy
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,153
Median Age
45
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$45,303
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$68,506
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.8%
College Graduates
15.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.3%
% Population in Labor Force
50.7%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
57''
Average Winter Low Temperature
35°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
17/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
25/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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