Living in Courtland, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Courtland · Census data 2020–2024
Courtland has 723 residents with a median age of 44.2. The median household income is $47,679 (26% lower than the Alabama median), the median rent is $655/month.
Courtland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Courtland at a glance
- Population
- 723
- Median age
- 44.2State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $47,679State: $63,999
- Median rent
- $655/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 77.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.9%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Courtland a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 35.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Courtland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Courtland the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $655 per month, which is 30.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,174 a month in housing costs.
Courtland median household income
The median household income in Courtland is $47,679 and the income per person is $20,868. 35.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Courtland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 370
- Owner-occupied
- 77.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.2%
- Vacant
- 15.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.32
Courtland demographics
- Population
- 723
- Median age
- 44.2
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 22.1%
- Households
- 311
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Courtland ›
Education in Courtland
7.9% of adults 25 and older in Courtland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Courtland
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.1%
- Drive alone
- 89.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.3%
Courtland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland | 723 | $47,679 | — | $655 |
| North Courtland | 427 | $32,813 | — | $346 |
| Town Creek | 979 | $43,229 | $118,000 | $627 |
| Hillsboro | 527 | $61,818 | $121,100 | $681 |
| Leighton | 893 | $33,894 | — | $388 |
| Rogersville | 1,260 | $66,127 | $185,800 | $912 |
| Moulton | 3,401 | $57,813 | $123,900 | $655 |
| Trinity | 2,561 | $100,929 | $283,000 | — |
| Anderson | 410 | $110,682 | $304,300 | $900 |
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What is the median household income in Courtland, AL?
The median household income in Courtland is $47,679, 26% lower than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Courtland?
The median gross rent in Courtland is $655 per month, about 30.7% of household income.
Is Courtland, AL a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 35.5%.
What is the median age in Courtland?
The median age in Courtland is 44.2 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Courtland?
The average commute to work in Courtland is 31 minutes; 2.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Courtland?
The unemployment rate in Courtland is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Courtland?
7.9% of adults in Courtland 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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