Living in Coffee Springs, Alabama

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Coffee Springs · Census data 2020–2024

Coffee Springs has 283 residents with a median age of 34.8. The median household income is $40,917 (36% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $69,200, the median rent is $954/month.

Coffee Springs is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Coffee Springs at a glance

Population
283
Median age
34.8State: 39.3
Median household income
$40,917State: $63,999
Median home value
$69,200State: $209,900
Median rent
$954/moState: $1,007
Homeowners
87.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
Average commute
29 min

Is Coffee Springs a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 8.8%.

Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 29 minutes.

The weather is best in March–April and October–November.

Cost of living in Coffee Springs

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Coffee Springs the median home value is $69,200, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $954 per month, which is 22.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $883 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Coffee Springs$69,200
Alabama$209,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Coffee Springs$954
Alabama$1,007
United States$1,413

Coffee Springs median household income

The median household income in Coffee Springs is $40,917 and the income per person is $24,232. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).

Median household income

Coffee Springs$40,917
Alabama$63,999
United States$80,734

Housing in Coffee Springs: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
208
Owner-occupied
87.6%
Renter-occupied
12.4%
Vacant
22.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1965
Average household size
1.76

Coffee Springs demographics

Population
283
Median age
34.8
Under 18
9.5%
65 and older
24.4%
Households
161
Foreign-born
1.8%
Veterans
8.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White91.2%
Hispanic or Latino13.4%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Coffee Springs ›

Education in Coffee Springs

19.4% of adults 25 and older in Coffee Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 5.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Coffee Springs19.4%
Alabama28.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Coffee Springs

Unemployment rate
3.6%State: 4.7%
Average commute
29 minState: 26 min
Work from home
0.8%
Drive alone
78.2%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
18.8%
Homes with broadband
90.1%

Coffee Springs vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Coffee Springs283$40,917$69,200$954
Geneva4,225$47,102$100,600$564
Samson1,669$33,424$91,100$762
Enterprise29,505$73,125$202,900$1,098
Clayhatchee414$48,646$99,200$855
Level Plains1,667$77,000$137,500$1,057
Hartford2,701$56,250$160,800$802
New Brockton1,430$72,212$207,600$627
Black467$61,214$67,700—

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Living in Coffee Springs: FAQ

What is the median household income in Coffee Springs, AL?

The median household income in Coffee Springs is $40,917, 36% 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 Coffee Springs?

The median home value in Coffee Springs is $69,200, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.

How much is rent in Coffee Springs?

The median gross rent in Coffee Springs is $954 per month, about 22.8% of household income.

Is Coffee Springs, AL a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 8.8%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 29 minutes.

What is the median age in Coffee Springs?

The median age in Coffee Springs is 34.8 years (Alabama: 39.3).

How long is the commute in Coffee Springs?

The average commute to work in Coffee Springs is 29 minutes; 0.8% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Coffee Springs?

The unemployment rate in Coffee Springs is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Coffee Springs?

19.4% of adults in Coffee Springs 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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