Living in Allgood, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Allgood · Census data 2020–2024
Allgood has 759 residents with a median age of 30.6. The median household income is $73,750 (15% higher than the Alabama median), the median home value is $104,600, the median rent is $816/month.
Allgood is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Allgood at a glance
- Population
- 759
- Median age
- 30.6State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $73,750State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $104,600State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $816/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 70.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.8%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Allgood a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Alabama median; home values 50% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 29.5%; a poverty rate of 29.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Allgood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Allgood the median home value is $104,600, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $816 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,228 a month in housing costs.
Allgood median household income
The median household income in Allgood is $73,750 and the income per person is $27,572. 29.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Allgood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 214
- Owner-occupied
- 70.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.8%
- Vacant
- 15.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 4.19
Allgood demographics
- Population
- 759
- Median age
- 30.6
- Under 18
- 31.6%
- 65 and older
- 9.2%
- Households
- 181
- Foreign-born
- 32.4%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Allgood ›
Education in Allgood
7.8% of adults 25 and older in Allgood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 0.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Allgood
- Unemployment rate
- 29.5%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Drive alone
- 75.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 70.7%
Allgood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allgood | 759 | $73,750 | $104,600 | $816 |
| Oneonta | 6,971 | $53,980 | $221,000 | $638 |
| Highland Lake | 503 | $71,563 | $285,500 | — |
| Cleveland | 1,182 | $71,328 | $165,600 | $986 |
| Nectar | 460 | $51,979 | $168,300 | $1,196 |
| Locust Fork | 1,402 | $50,000 | $181,400 | $1,121 |
| Remlap | 2,761 | $64,677 | $208,900 | — |
| Springville | 5,081 | $84,231 | $284,300 | $834 |
| Blountsville | 1,648 | $48,182 | $130,800 | $924 |
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What is the median household income in Allgood, AL?
The median household income in Allgood is $73,750, 15% higher than 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 Allgood?
The median home value in Allgood is $104,600, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Allgood?
The median gross rent in Allgood is $816 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Allgood, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Alabama median; home values 50% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 29.5%; a poverty rate of 29.2%.
What is the median age in Allgood?
The median age in Allgood is 30.6 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Allgood?
The average commute to work in Allgood is 37 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Allgood?
The unemployment rate in Allgood is 29.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Allgood?
7.8% of adults in Allgood 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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