Living in Attalla, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Attalla · Census data 2020–2024
Attalla has 5,775 residents with a median age of 48.5. The median household income is $59,215 (7% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $126,100, the median rent is $743/month.
Attalla at a glance
- Population
- 5,775
- Median age
- 48.5State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $59,215State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $126,100State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $743/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 72.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Attalla a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.3%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Alabama median; unemployment of 5.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Attalla
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Attalla the median home value is $126,100, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $743 per month, which is 25.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,123 a month in housing costs.
Attalla median household income
The median household income in Attalla is $59,215 and the income per person is $29,364. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Attalla: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,936
- Owner-occupied
- 72.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.6%
- Vacant
- 13.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.23
Attalla demographics
- Population
- 5,775
- Median age
- 48.5
- Under 18
- 16.4%
- 65 and older
- 23.4%
- Households
- 2,533
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Attalla ›
Education in Attalla
10.9% of adults 25 and older in Attalla have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Attalla
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3%
- Drive alone
- 93%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.4%
Attalla vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attalla | 5,775 | $59,215 | $126,100 | $743 |
| Ivalee | 809 | $41,198 | $140,600 | $714 |
| Rainbow City | 10,284 | $56,398 | $223,000 | $1,048 |
| Steele | 1,149 | $72,386 | $107,100 | $739 |
| Gadsden | 33,374 | $40,345 | $116,800 | $808 |
| Gallant | 1,081 | $55,130 | $99,200 | — |
| Egypt | 616 | $37,250 | $207,600 | — |
| Reece City | 784 | $66,705 | $153,800 | $1,139 |
| Southside | 9,483 | $76,487 | $226,500 | $1,184 |
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What is the median household income in Attalla, AL?
The median household income in Attalla is $59,215, 7% 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 Attalla?
The median home value in Attalla is $126,100, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Attalla?
The median gross rent in Attalla is $743 per month, about 25.3% of household income.
Is Attalla, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.3%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Alabama median; unemployment of 5.5%.
What is the median age in Attalla?
The median age in Attalla is 48.5 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Attalla?
The average commute to work in Attalla is 22 minutes; 3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Attalla?
The unemployment rate in Attalla is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Attalla?
10.9% of adults in Attalla 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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