Living in Egypt, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Egypt · Census data 2020–2024
Egypt has 616 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $37,250 (42% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $207,600.
Egypt is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Egypt at a glance
- Population
- 616
- Median age
- 39.4State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $37,250State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $207,600State: $209,900
- Homeowners
- 86.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.6%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Egypt a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 11.4%; a poverty rate of 20.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Egypt
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Egypt the median home value is $207,600, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,557 a month in housing costs.
Egypt median household income
The median household income in Egypt is $37,250 and the income per person is $22,425. 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Egypt: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 324
- Owner-occupied
- 86.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.8%
- Vacant
- 17%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.29
Egypt demographics
- Population
- 616
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 269
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Egypt ›
Education in Egypt
19.6% of adults 25 and older in Egypt have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Egypt
- Unemployment rate
- 11.4%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 92.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.2%
Egypt vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 616 | $37,250 | $207,600 | — |
| Ivalee | 809 | $41,198 | $140,600 | $714 |
| Carlisle-Rockledge | 1,993 | $60,360 | $115,900 | $550 |
| New Union | 996 | $43,462 | $168,000 | — |
| Gallant | 1,081 | $55,130 | $99,200 | — |
| Attalla | 5,775 | $59,215 | $126,100 | $743 |
| Walnut Grove | 896 | $40,089 | $131,100 | $550 |
| Sardis City | 2,046 | $67,721 | $225,700 | $862 |
| Reece City | 784 | $66,705 | $153,800 | $1,139 |
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Egypt ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Egypt: FAQ
What is the median household income in Egypt, AL?
The median household income in Egypt is $37,250, 42% 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 Egypt?
The median home value in Egypt is $207,600, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
Is Egypt, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 11.4%; a poverty rate of 20.6%.
What is the median age in Egypt?
The median age in Egypt is 39.4 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Egypt?
The average commute to work in Egypt is 38 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Egypt?
The unemployment rate in Egypt is 11.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Egypt?
19.6% of adults in Egypt 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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