Living in Geiger, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Geiger · Census data 2020–2024
Geiger has 174 residents with a median age of 66.2. The median household income is $38,750 (39% lower than the Alabama median), the median rent is $825/month.
Geiger is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Geiger at a glance
- Population
- 174
- Median age
- 66.2State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $38,750State: $63,999
- Median rent
- $825/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 89.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.1%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Geiger a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Geiger
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Geiger the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $825 per month, which is 23.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $863 a month in housing costs.
Geiger median household income
The median household income in Geiger is $38,750 and the income per person is $20,306. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Geiger: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 102
- Owner-occupied
- 89.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.1%
- Vacant
- 12.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 1.96
Geiger demographics
- Population
- 174
- Median age
- 66.2
- Under 18
- 8%
- 65 and older
- 52.9%
- Households
- 89
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 0.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Geiger ›
Education in Geiger
17.1% of adults 25 and older in Geiger have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 13.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Geiger
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 1.4%
- Drive alone
- 53.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 61.8%
Geiger vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geiger | 174 | $38,750 | — | $825 |
| Shuqualak | 238 | $14,393 | $81,900 | $939 |
| Boligee | 185 | $26,607 | $55,600 | $392 |
| Aliceville | 2,211 | $39,167 | $124,300 | $702 |
| Livingston | 4,672 | $24,236 | $156,100 | $584 |
| De Kalb | 791 | $47,500 | $75,800 | $675 |
| Macon | 3,333 | $31,774 | $97,400 | $625 |
| Eutaw | 2,786 | $27,422 | $99,100 | $442 |
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What is the median household income in Geiger, AL?
The median household income in Geiger is $38,750, 39% lower than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Geiger?
The median gross rent in Geiger is $825 per month, about 23.1% of household income.
Is Geiger, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Geiger?
The median age in Geiger is 66.2 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Geiger?
The average commute to work in Geiger is 37 minutes; 1.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Geiger?
The unemployment rate in Geiger is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Geiger?
17.1% of adults in Geiger 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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