| Birmingham is an interestingly diverse city that offers | | | | equal basis absolutely free from any form of |
| something for everyone. It is ranked as the eighth | | | | discrimination. |
| most affordable housing market among 70 | | | | Birmingham is mostly sunny with moderate weather. |
| metropolitan cities in the United States. U.S. News | | | | To put this in context, on December 28th 2005, the |
| & World Report ranks Birmingham as one of the | | | | city had an average temperature of 56 degrees F, |
| top 25 cities where homeowners fare best. The | | | | humidity of 75% and a gentle, 12-mph wind. |
| University of Alabama is acclaimed worldwide for its | | | | Backed by rich history and culture, Birmingham is |
| outstanding research and innovations. Its medical | | | | perhaps one of the best places to live in the United |
| center is amongst the best-ranked in the U S. | | | | States. It boasts most types of modern shopping malls, |
| The real estate market and cost of living in the city | | | | recreational facilities and much more. The city is listed |
| make it highly affordable in the Southeast. The city and | | | | among the 150 most affordable cities in the US, |
| its suburbs offer a great variety of homes - from | | | | according to the book, "Life 2.0: How People Across |
| apartments to sprawling mansions - thus suiting every | | | | America are Transforming Their Lives by Finding the |
| budget and personal taste. One can live in any of the | | | | Where of Their Happiness," by Rich Karlgaard, July |
| city's historic 99 neighborhood sub-divisions. The nine | | | | 2004. |
| city council districts offer help to their residents on an | | | | |