Living in Cullman, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cullman · Census data 2020–2024
Cullman has 19,319 residents with a median age of 40.8. The median household income is $61,224 (4% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $238,900, the median rent is $925/month.
Cullman at a glance
- Population
- 19,319
- Median age
- 40.8State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $61,224State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $238,900State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $925/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 61.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.4%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Cullman a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Alabama median; home values 14% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 19.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Cullman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cullman the median home value is $238,900, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $925 per month, which is 25.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,514 a month in housing costs.
Cullman median household income
The median household income in Cullman is $61,224 and the income per person is $35,681. 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Cullman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,803
- Owner-occupied
- 61.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.5%
- Vacant
- 8.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.32
Cullman demographics
- Population
- 19,319
- Median age
- 40.8
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 8,038
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cullman ›
Education in Cullman
32.4% of adults 25 and older in Cullman have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 11.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cullman
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 87.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 87%
Cullman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cullman | 19,319 | $61,224 | $238,900 | $925 |
| East Point | 293 | $160,531 | $230,600 | — |
| South Vinemont | 693 | $50,795 | $170,000 | $810 |
| Good Hope | 2,574 | $93,661 | $203,100 | $884 |
| Berlin | 887 | $70,982 | $146,600 | $1,574 |
| West Point | 543 | $68,365 | $221,600 | $639 |
| Hanceville | 3,270 | $41,791 | $169,800 | $812 |
| Dodge City | 494 | $63,594 | $147,100 | $667 |
| Fairview | 796 | $56,250 | $257,700 | $689 |
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What is the median household income in Cullman, AL?
The median household income in Cullman is $61,224, 4% 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 Cullman?
The median home value in Cullman is $238,900, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Cullman?
The median gross rent in Cullman is $925 per month, about 25.8% of household income.
Is Cullman, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Alabama median; home values 14% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 19.9%.
What is the median age in Cullman?
The median age in Cullman is 40.8 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Cullman?
The average commute to work in Cullman is 21 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cullman?
The unemployment rate in Cullman is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cullman?
32.4% of adults in Cullman 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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