Best In Alabama Real Estate™: Birmingham

Jefferson County leads Alabama in construction establishments—1,186, to be exact—according to ALEX Intelligence’s latest data. This isn’t just about building more homes; it’s about who controls the supply chain. The county’s dominance suggests a market with deep resilience, but also a risk of congestion and unequal access to new housing. How does this balance affect affordability and growth in the Birmingham metro? What does that say about long-term growth capacity? This data comes directly from ALEX Intelligence’s internal analysis: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-15-birmingham-ind-23-county. Construction Establishments, top 7 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2022) #1 Jefferson County, Alabama — 1,186 #2 Shelby County, Alabama — 552 #3 St. Clair County, Alabama — 211 #4 Blount County, Alabama — 133 #5 Chilton County, Alabama — 97 #6 Walker County, Alabama — 83 #7 Bibb County, Alabama — 30 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Harrison Keely (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=147413461; Slide 2: Harrison Keely (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=147437606; Slide 3: halytech (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=54195873; Slide 4: Harrison Keely (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=147438646 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-15-birmingham-ind-23-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