Living in Argo, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Argo · Census data 2020–2024
Argo has 4,479 residents with a median age of 33.1. The median household income is $105,128 (64% higher than the Alabama median), the median home value is $248,100.
Argo at a glance
- Population
- 4,479
- Median age
- 33.1State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $105,128State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $248,100State: $209,900
- Homeowners
- 92.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.7%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Argo a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 64% higher than the Alabama median; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 1.1%.
Cons: Home values 18% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Argo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Argo the median home value is $248,100, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 23.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,564 a month in housing costs.
Argo median household income
The median household income in Argo is $105,128 and the income per person is $40,648. 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Argo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,777
- Owner-occupied
- 92.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.6%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 2.65
Argo demographics
- Population
- 4,479
- Median age
- 33.1
- Under 18
- 25.2%
- 65 and older
- 8.3%
- Households
- 1,693
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Argo ›
Education in Argo
31.7% of adults 25 and older in Argo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 9.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Argo
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 17.7%
- Drive alone
- 73.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.5%
Argo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argo | 4,479 | $105,128 | $248,100 | — |
| Margaret | 5,877 | $101,802 | $230,900 | $1,117 |
| Springville | 5,081 | $84,231 | $284,300 | $834 |
| Trussville | 26,673 | $123,275 | $370,300 | $1,711 |
| Odenville | 5,197 | $70,296 | $223,600 | $1,581 |
| Clay | 10,273 | $81,920 | $220,600 | $2,240 |
| Moody | 13,488 | $86,627 | $237,500 | $1,553 |
| Grayson Valley | 6,077 | $64,597 | $148,400 | $1,312 |
| Remlap | 2,761 | $64,677 | $208,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Argo, AL?
The median household income in Argo is $105,128, 64% 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 Argo?
The median home value in Argo is $248,100, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
Is Argo, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 64% higher than the Alabama median; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 1.1%. Minuses: home values 18% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Argo?
The median age in Argo is 33.1 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Argo?
The average commute to work in Argo is 34 minutes; 17.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Argo?
The unemployment rate in Argo is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Argo?
31.7% of adults in Argo 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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