Best In Alabama Real Estate™: Birmingham

Jefferson County leads Alabama in commercial builders—134 in 2022, according to ALEX Intelligence. This isn’t just construction activity; it’s a signal of economic transformation. While home prices dipped in July 2026, the commercial sector is building the foundation for long-term value. In 2022, no Texas county in the Austin metro matched Jefferson County’s commercial builder count. The data comes directly from ALEX Intelligence’s analysis of U.S. Census County Business Patterns: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-25-birmingham-ind-2362-county. What does this mean for your real estate strategy? Commercial Builders, top 6 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2022) #1 Jefferson County, Alabama — 134 #2 Shelby County, Alabama — 44 #3 St. Clair County, Alabama — 12 #4 Chilton County, Alabama — 6 #5 Blount County, Alabama — 4 #6 Walker County, Alabama — 3 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Andy Montgomery (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=114969205; Slide 2: Farragutful (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=167348111; Slide 3: Mthunter58 (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=71437516; Slide 4: Greg Willis from Denver, CO, usa (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=24309949 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-25-birmingham-ind-2362-county View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902