Living in Cuba, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cuba · Census data 2020–2024
Cuba has 368 residents with a median age of 50.8. The median household income is $91,250 (43% higher than the Alabama median), the median home value is $197,900, the median rent is $532/month.
Cuba is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Cuba at a glance
- Population
- 368
- Median age
- 50.8State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $91,250State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $197,900State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $532/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 78.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.2%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Cuba a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 43% higher than the Alabama median; home values 6% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Cuba
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cuba the median home value is $197,900, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $532 per month, which is 33.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,250 a month in housing costs.
Cuba median household income
The median household income in Cuba is $91,250 and the income per person is $44,295. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Cuba: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 206
- Owner-occupied
- 78.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.4%
- Vacant
- 18.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.19
Cuba demographics
- Population
- 368
- Median age
- 50.8
- Under 18
- 27.4%
- 65 and older
- 24.5%
- Households
- 168
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cuba ›
Education in Cuba
33.2% of adults 25 and older in Cuba have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 11.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cuba
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 1.3%
- Drive alone
- 89.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.9%
Cuba vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuba | 368 | $91,250 | $197,900 | $532 |
| York | 2,056 | $30,489 | $80,100 | $763 |
| Toomsuba | 512 | $73,387 | $224,600 | — |
| Bellamy | 158 | $53,011 | $105,000 | — |
| Livingston | 4,672 | $24,236 | $156,100 | $584 |
| Meridian Station | 661 | $64,773 | — | $1,362 |
| Marion | 2,030 | $46,500 | $193,800 | $1,057 |
| Meridian | 34,137 | $36,562 | $107,900 | $910 |
| Lisman | 437 | $38,235 | — | — |
More for people moving to Cuba
Cuba ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Cuba: FAQ
What is the median household income in Cuba, AL?
The median household income in Cuba is $91,250, 43% 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 Cuba?
The median home value in Cuba is $197,900, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Cuba?
The median gross rent in Cuba is $532 per month, about 33.1% of household income.
Is Cuba, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 43% higher than the Alabama median; home values 6% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Cuba?
The median age in Cuba is 50.8 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Cuba?
The average commute to work in Cuba is 37 minutes; 1.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cuba?
The unemployment rate in Cuba is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cuba?
33.2% of adults in Cuba 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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