Living in Emerald Mountain, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Emerald Mountain · Census data 2020–2024
Emerald Mountain has 3,535 residents with a median age of 41.6. The median household income is $123,347 (93% higher than the Alabama median), the median home value is $321,300.
Emerald Mountain at a glance
- Population
- 3,535
- Median age
- 41.6State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $123,347State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $321,300State: $209,900
- Homeowners
- 96.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Emerald Mountain a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 93% higher than the Alabama median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 2.2%.
Cons: Home values 53% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Emerald Mountain
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Emerald Mountain the median home value is $321,300, 3% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,168 a month in housing costs.
Emerald Mountain median household income
The median household income in Emerald Mountain is $123,347 and the income per person is $50,031. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Emerald Mountain: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,126
- Owner-occupied
- 96.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.9%
- Vacant
- 1.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 3.20
Emerald Mountain demographics
- Population
- 3,535
- Median age
- 41.6
- Under 18
- 32.2%
- 65 and older
- 10.5%
- Households
- 1,106
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 25.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Emerald Mountain ›
Education in Emerald Mountain
43% of adults 25 and older in Emerald Mountain have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 19.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Emerald Mountain
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Drive alone
- 76%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 11.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.1%
Emerald Mountain vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Mountain | 3,535 | $123,347 | $321,300 | — |
| Redland | 4,982 | $130,278 | $317,100 | $909 |
| Blue Ridge | 1,190 | $128,482 | $314,900 | — |
| Shorter | 404 | $48,125 | $98,600 | — |
| Wetumpka | 7,437 | $57,763 | $203,900 | $1,140 |
| Pike Road | 10,574 | $117,091 | $381,600 | $1,653 |
| Montgomery | 197,494 | $56,811 | $161,900 | $1,089 |
| Tallassee | 5,134 | $66,752 | $144,600 | $964 |
| Eclectic | 1,141 | $49,904 | $161,800 | $699 |
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What is the median household income in Emerald Mountain, AL?
The median household income in Emerald Mountain is $123,347, 93% 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 Emerald Mountain?
The median home value in Emerald Mountain is $321,300, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
Is Emerald Mountain, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 93% higher than the Alabama median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 2.2%. Minuses: home values 53% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Emerald Mountain?
The median age in Emerald Mountain is 41.6 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Emerald Mountain?
The average commute to work in Emerald Mountain is 25 minutes; 5.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Emerald Mountain?
The unemployment rate in Emerald Mountain is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Emerald Mountain?
43% of adults in Emerald Mountain 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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