Living in Adamsville, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Adamsville · Census data 2020–2024
Adamsville has 4,266 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $62,500 (about the same as the Alabama median), the median home value is $145,700, the median rent is $1,347/month.
Adamsville at a glance
- Population
- 4,266
- Median age
- 41.1State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $62,500State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $145,700State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $1,347/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 76.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.1%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Adamsville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Alabama median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Adamsville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Adamsville the median home value is $145,700, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,347 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,190 a month in housing costs.
Adamsville median household income
The median household income in Adamsville is $62,500 and the income per person is $29,618. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Adamsville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,861
- Owner-occupied
- 76.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.3%
- Vacant
- 13%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.63
Adamsville demographics
- Population
- 4,266
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 24%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 1,620
- Foreign-born
- 6.1%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Adamsville ›
Education in Adamsville
17.1% of adults 25 and older in Adamsville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Adamsville
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.4%
- Drive alone
- 86.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.9%
Adamsville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamsville | 4,266 | $62,500 | $145,700 | $1,347 |
| Graysville | 2,509 | $70,208 | $116,900 | $1,120 |
| Mulga | 602 | $41,146 | $63,100 | $900 |
| Cardiff | 125 | $11,533 | $80,000 | $326 |
| Maytown | 314 | $50,938 | $120,800 | $1,045 |
| Forestdale | 9,742 | $66,569 | $164,000 | $1,203 |
| Minor | 762 | $42,321 | $94,900 | $1,096 |
| Brookside | 1,603 | $59,271 | $107,400 | $1,098 |
| Sylvan Springs | 1,490 | $81,927 | $217,000 | $1,313 |
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What is the median household income in Adamsville, AL?
The median household income in Adamsville is $62,500, about the same as the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Adamsville?
The median home value in Adamsville is $145,700, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Adamsville?
The median gross rent in Adamsville is $1,347 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is Adamsville, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 11.4%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Alabama median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Adamsville?
The median age in Adamsville is 41.1 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Adamsville?
The average commute to work in Adamsville is 35 minutes; 2.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Adamsville?
The unemployment rate in Adamsville is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Adamsville?
17.1% of adults in Adamsville have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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