Living in Florala, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Florala · Census data 2020–2024
Florala has 1,822 residents with a median age of 46.8. The median home value is $91,600, the median rent is $706/month.
Florala at a glance
- Population
- 1,822
- Median age
- 46.8State: 39.3
- Median home value
- $91,600State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $706/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 54%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.8%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Florala a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 40 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Florala
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Florala the median home value is $91,600, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $706 per month, which is 24.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,090 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Florala: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,121
- Owner-occupied
- 54%
- Renter-occupied
- 46%
- Vacant
- 31%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.27
31% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Florala has many vacation and second homes.
Florala demographics
- Population
- 1,822
- Median age
- 46.8
- Under 18
- 17.1%
- 65 and older
- 28.1%
- Households
- 774
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 11.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Florala ›
Education in Florala
7.8% of adults 25 and older in Florala have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Florala
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3%
- Drive alone
- 79.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 67.8%
Florala vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florala | 1,822 | — | $91,600 | $706 |
| Lockhart | 359 | $33,750 | $68,300 | $707 |
| Paxton | 686 | $61,136 | $171,200 | $860 |
| Laurel Hill | 355 | $63,036 | $117,900 | $742 |
| Onycha | 238 | $47,639 | $55,000 | $600 |
| Horn Hill | 215 | $36,250 | $150,000 | $707 |
| Kinston | 704 | $43,036 | $70,500 | $708 |
| Libertyville | 174 | $81,346 | $120,000 | — |
| Samson | 1,669 | $33,424 | $91,100 | $762 |
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What is the average home price in Florala?
The median home value in Florala is $91,600, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Florala?
The median gross rent in Florala is $706 per month, about 24.1% of household income.
Is Florala, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 40 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
What is the median age in Florala?
The median age in Florala is 46.8 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Florala?
The average commute to work in Florala is 40 minutes; 3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Florala?
The unemployment rate in Florala is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Florala?
7.8% of adults in Florala 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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