Forested suburban community within a few miles of airport and major highways
Mature forests give way to rolling hills in Penfield Park, a suburban neighborhood within Birmingham’s Airport Hills community. The community is situated in the Pinson Valley, one of the oldest settled areas in the state, with residents living in mid-century houses on manicured lawns. Hiking trails and commercial centers are nearby on the Pinson Valley Parkway, and the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is also close.
A row of homes in Penfield Park's neighborhood with their large front yards and mature trees.
Penfield Park has easy access to I-59.
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Modest ranch-style and Craftsman houses with views of nature
Streets gently curve and roll with the hills, lined with modest cottages and mid-size homes built in the late-20th century. Many residents own their homes, and most of the neighborhood’s developed areas are residential. Residents walking around the neighborhood or relaxing in their yards will be treated to views of nearby forests and the distant ridges of the Pinson Valley. Most homes in the neighborhood provide ample space for affordable prices, though there are some in need of repairs or renovations. Prices typically range from $20,000 for a home needing repairs to $170,00 for an updated house.
Penfield Park has beautiful trees for shade.
Vulcan Park is perfect for walking the doggies near Penfield Park.
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Residents live just a short drive from shopping centers and Downtown Birmingham
Penfield Park is primarily residential, but residents are within a few miles of shopping and dining. Big box stores like Walmart and chain restaurants like Chick-fil-A are just 3 miles to the east in Roebuck Shopping Center. The Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Airport is 3 miles south of the neighborhood and is home to the Southern Museum of Flight. The museum features preserved military and civilian planes and exhibits detailing the history of flight in Birmingham. I-59 and Route 11 are both within 3 miles of the neighborhood, putting commuting residents within 10 miles of Downtown Birmingham.
Near Penfield Park, downtown Birmingham has a busy night life.
Penfield Park has many retail options close by.
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Preparing students for careers at Birmingham City Schools
Penfield Park’s public school students attend classes at Birmingham City Schools. Martha Gaskins Elementary teaches from pre-kindergarten through fifth. Students move on to Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle and Huffman High School. All three schools received C-minus ratings on Niche. The high school is home to the Birmingham City Schools’ Academy of Architecture and Construction, which offers careers and industry-based training in fields such as carpentry, electrical technology and welding.
Huffman High School is a magnet school open to students from across the district.
Martha Gaskins Elementary School teaches around 500 students in grades K-5.
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Residents can play tennis at Pine Knoll Park or hike up Ruffner Mountain
Brownsville Heights Community Center is at the intersection of Airport Road and Tarrant Huffman Road. It offers an outdoor play area for kids and indoor spaces that can be reserved for events or organization meetings. Nearby Pine Knoll Park has picnic tables as well as basketball and tennis courts under the forest canopy. Less than three miles away is East Lake Park, where residents can cool off during the summer in the local pool, fish from the eponymous lake or play on any of the park’s athletic fields. Just 4 miles southeast of Penfield Park is Ruffner Mountain, which sits in the middle of a nature preserve with over a thousand acres of preserved wilderness. Springtime brings blooming hydrangeas that line hiking trails. Still, visitors can get stunning views of the hills and the Birmingham skyline from Hawk’s Eye Overlook all year round.
Pine Knoll Park is just a few steps from your front door.
Mt Ruffner is a favorite place for jogging, near Penfield Park.
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Information regarding severe weather in Birmingham
Birmingham is in “Dixie Alley,” referring to a region of the southern United States that frequently experiences tornadoes and supercell thunderstorms. Shelter plans and emergency preparedness guides are available through the city government.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
551
Median Age
47
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$67,500
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$70,122
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.7%
College Graduates
26%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.9%
% Population in Labor Force
49%
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
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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