Central Park

Birmingham, AL

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Central Park - Birmingham, AL

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Central Park is a suburban neighborhood situated about six miles west of Downtown Birmingham. The houses for rent along Bessemer Road lie within minutes of the neighborhood’s most famous landmark, Birmingham International Raceway. Many residents walk, bike, or drive about two miles to Miles College, or commute 10 minutes to Birmingham Southern College.

For relaxation, locals gather at the Birmingham Public Library to participate in literary events. Consignment World and Popper’s House Thrift Store draws treasure seekers of all sorts, plus bargain hunters who love acquiring one-of-a-kind deals. Locals go to Tropical Grill Jamaican Restaurant for fresh and authentic Caribbean cuisine.

Transportation

67

Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

10

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

44

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • McWane Science Center
  • Vulcan Park and Museum
  • Birmingham Botanical Gardens
  • Birmingham Zoo
  • Homewood Forest Preserve

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.