Alabama’s best suburbs range from the large – Hoover, population 85,000 – to a much smaller area located a few miles away – Indian Springs Village, population 2,578.

While size varies, there are some common denominators in Niche’s 2019 list of the best suburbs in Alabama. In general, the areas included on the list offer good schools; low crime rates; robust home values; and high employment. You can see the complete methodology here.

Here are Niche’s top 30 suburbs in Alabama:

1. Madison, Madison County – Population 47,079

2. Homewood, Jefferson County – Population 25,678

3. Hoover, Jefferson and Shelby counties – Population 84,150

4. Vestavia Hills, Jefferson County – Population 34,003

5. Mountain Brook, Jefferson County – Population 20,438

6. Indian Springs Village, Shelby County – Population 2,578

7. Meadowbrook, Shelby County – Population 9,115

8. Helena, Shelby County – Population 17,928

9. Pelham, Shelby County – Population 22,941

10. Fairhope, Baldwin County – Population 19,561

11. Calera, Shelby County – Population 13,216

12. Point Clear, Baldwin County – Population 2,761

13. Brook Highland, Shelby County – Population 6,748

14. Alabaster, Shelby County – Population 32,567

15. Chelsea, Shelby County – Population 12,199

16. Daphne, Baldwin County – Population 24,685

17. Spanish Fort, Baldwin County – Population 8,017

18. Athens, Limestone County – Population 24,735

19. Orange Beach, Baldwin County – Population 5,826

20. Trussville, Jefferson County – Population 21,145

21. Harvest, Madison County – Population 5,839

22. Pike Road, Montgomery County – Population 8,417

23. Moores Mill, Madison County – Population 6,695

24. Brantleyville, Shelby County – Population 1,015

25. Meridianville, Madison County – Population 6,371