Living in Ariton, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ariton · Census data 2020–2024
Ariton has 614 residents with a median age of 29.9. The median household income is $50,000 (22% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $206,600, the median rent is $833/month.
Ariton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ariton at a glance
- Population
- 614
- Median age
- 29.9State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $50,000State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $206,600State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $833/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 73.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.1%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Ariton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Alabama median; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 23.3%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Ariton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ariton the median home value is $206,600, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $833 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,500 a month in housing costs.
Ariton median household income
The median household income in Ariton is $50,000 and the income per person is $25,532. 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Ariton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 230
- Owner-occupied
- 73.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.5%
- Vacant
- 13%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 3.07
Ariton demographics
- Population
- 614
- Median age
- 29.9
- Under 18
- 26.7%
- 65 and older
- 8.3%
- Households
- 200
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ariton ›
Education in Ariton
19.1% of adults 25 and older in Ariton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ariton
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 85.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.5%
Ariton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ariton | 614 | $50,000 | $206,600 | $833 |
| Clio | 1,422 | $28,750 | $65,600 | $434 |
| Brundidge | 2,392 | $38,188 | $94,000 | $542 |
| Ozark | 14,327 | $48,944 | $148,900 | $694 |
| Blue Springs | 100 | $46,667 | $74,300 | — |
| Louisville | 518 | $44,439 | — | $530 |
| Banks | 320 | $50,000 | — | $1,080 |
| Newton | 1,329 | $60,030 | $89,500 | $650 |
| New Brockton | 1,430 | $72,212 | $207,600 | $627 |
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What is the median household income in Ariton, AL?
The median household income in Ariton is $50,000, 22% lower 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 Ariton?
The median home value in Ariton is $206,600, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Ariton?
The median gross rent in Ariton is $833 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Ariton, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Alabama median; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 23.3%.
What is the median age in Ariton?
The median age in Ariton is 29.9 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Ariton?
The average commute to work in Ariton is 22 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ariton?
The unemployment rate in Ariton is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ariton?
19.1% of adults in Ariton 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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