Located east of Birmingham, St. Clair County combines mountain views, lakes and commuter towns such as Pell City and Moody. It’s suburban-rural, with I-20 connecting residents directly to the metro in < 40 minutes. Median homes sell for $300k – $400k, new builds $350k – $500k+. The mix of Lake Logan Martin recreation and city access has fueled growth. Buyers enjoy suburban schools and quiet scenery without losing convenience.