Living in Arab, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arab · Census data 2020–2024
Arab has 8,679 residents with a median age of 35.9. The median household income is $64,333 (about the same as the Alabama median), the median home value is $215,200, the median rent is $718/month.
Arab at a glance
- Population
- 8,679
- Median age
- 35.9State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $64,333State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $215,200State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $718/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 70%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.9%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Arab a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Alabama median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Arab
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arab the median home value is $215,200, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $718 per month, which is 27.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,285 a month in housing costs.
Arab median household income
The median household income in Arab is $64,333 and the income per person is $34,940. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Arab: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,631
- Owner-occupied
- 70%
- Renter-occupied
- 30%
- Vacant
- 7.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.57
Arab demographics
- Population
- 8,679
- Median age
- 35.9
- Under 18
- 27%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 3,344
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arab ›
Education in Arab
25.9% of adults 25 and older in Arab have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 8.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arab
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Drive alone
- 82.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Arab vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arab | 8,679 | $64,333 | $215,200 | $718 |
| Cherokee Ridge | 577 | $171,368 | $336,400 | — |
| Baileyton | 1,039 | $63,143 | $89,800 | $879 |
| Fairview | 796 | $56,250 | $257,700 | $689 |
| Holly Pond | 782 | $42,333 | $200,000 | $740 |
| Guntersville | 8,916 | $67,929 | $324,800 | $842 |
| Eva | 845 | $115,455 | $246,500 | $633 |
| New Hope | 2,911 | $83,816 | $163,700 | $1,075 |
| Douglas | 1,113 | $62,000 | $175,400 | $905 |
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What is the median household income in Arab, AL?
The median household income in Arab is $64,333, 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 Arab?
The median home value in Arab is $215,200, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Arab?
The median gross rent in Arab is $718 per month, about 27.2% of household income.
Is Arab, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Alabama median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 13.3%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Arab?
The median age in Arab is 35.9 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Arab?
The average commute to work in Arab is 29 minutes; 8.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arab?
The unemployment rate in Arab is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arab?
25.9% of adults in Arab 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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