The Kingston neighborhood of Birmingham is an established community where residents look out for one another. Several organizations have worked on the area’s upkeep in recent years, both repairing public spaces and adding culture in the form of murals. The residential neighborhood also sits near Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport and is close to many bus stops.
The neighborhood is older, but local organizations like Live HealthSmart Alabama, Blank Space Birmingham and the Kingston Neighborhood Association have worked on keeping the community clean and its residents healthy. Recent improvements include new sidewalks and crosswalks, additional light fixtures and more than 160 planted trees. Neighborhood residents, who have a median age of about 30, can now easily walk to a friend’s house or grab a bite to eat along Richard Arrington Jr Boulevard North. People under 18 make up more than 35% of the area’s population. As Kingston sits next to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, residents may hear noise from takeoffs and landings.
Traditional cottages can be found throughout the neighborhood, as well as a few ranch-style homes. They can range from around $60,000 to the mid-$100,000s, prices that are well below other parts of the Birmingham Metro Area. Roughly 70% of residents are renters, and the community has several apartment buildings.
The neighborhood is zoned for Birmingham City Schools, which offers both the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, focused on critical thinking and global learning, and career and technical education classes that prepare students for their chosen field. The CHOOSE Act of 2024 sends eligible families between $2,000 and $7,000 to use on private school tuition and other educational expenses. Alabama will make all families eligible by the 2027-2028 school year. Kingston is a few blocks from the highly rated Cornerstone Schools of Alabama, which serves prekindergarten through 12th grade.
Kingston residents have access to several parts of the city. “It’s near the Interstate [20] and the airport, so the convenience is great,” says Erika Coleman, a Realtor with Coleman Realty Group who has sold homes in Birmingham for around six years. While there are no MAX Transit bus stops in the neighborhood, there are several in the bordering East Birmingham and Woodlawn areas. Riders can take the bus around 4 miles to Central City and to Druid Hills, where they can visit attractions like the Birmingham Museum of Art and the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, respectively. The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a nearly 10-minute drive.
There are not many places to pick up food close to the neighborhood, though there is a small Discount Grocery and a few convenience stores. Residents can visit a Dollar General in East Avondale or a Vineyard Food Market in Crestwood North. Live HealthSmart Alabama’s Mobile Market occasionally visits the community, bringing fresh fruits, vegetables and meats. Local restaurants include 10th Ave Deli and American Ranch House, a Southern-style eatery.
Residents have several options for outside relaxation. Nearby green spaces include:* Stockham Park, which hosts youth sports games and neighborhood events* W.C. Patton Park, offering playgrounds and fishing across 40th Street North* Willow Wood Park, a few miles east and home to a multisport recreation centerStockham Park’s buildings have been painted with community murals that include phrases like “Welcome to the barbecue,” encouraging people to come together. Residents are around 3 miles from the Southern Museum of Flight, where visitors can sit in several models of planes and helicopters. “They have summer camps there,” Coleman says. “My son went to one of them.” Residents can also head a few miles northeast to East Lake Park, one of the city's most popular fishing spots.
Jeremy Galloway
eXp Realty, LLC Central
(205) 894-6266
118 Total Sales
1 in Kingston
$90,000 Price
Steve Parker
Keller Williams Realty Hoover
(205) 379-6172
579 Total Sales
1 in Kingston
$75,000 Price
AnnMarie Hall
Newcastle Homes, Inc
(659) 204-1350
135 Total Sales
1 in Kingston
$138,000 Price
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Katherina Bryant
Bridge Realty
(659) 207-9207
23 Total Sales
1 in Kingston
$75,500 Price
Sandy Mills
EXIT Realty Southern Select - Oneonta
(205) 537-9707
124 Total Sales
1 in Kingston
$100,000 Price
Micah Martin
Keller Williams Pell City
(659) 204-4762
137 Total Sales
1 in Kingston
$120,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Kingston | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 7 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 8 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 9 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Kingston, Birmingham sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Kingston, Birmingham over the last 12 months is $70,500, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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This Bham neighborhood was at the forefront of the Southern Civil Rights Movement
Historic and contemporary houses close to local storefronts
Historic parks, trendy breweries and cool dives surround this Bham community
Well-established area with some trendy hangout spots
An industrial neighborhood in East Birmingham close to Interstate 20
Rich with history, this area is more than just a quick commute to downtown
