Living in Gurley, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gurley · Census data 2020–2024
Gurley has 607 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $56,964 (11% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $194,800, the median rent is $1,054/month.
Gurley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gurley at a glance
- Population
- 607
- Median age
- 38.1State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $56,964State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $194,800State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $1,054/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 68.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Gurley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Alabama median; a poverty rate of 26.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Gurley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gurley the median home value is $194,800, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,054 per month, which is 32.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,145 a month in housing costs.
Gurley median household income
The median household income in Gurley is $56,964 and the income per person is $31,086. 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Gurley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 288
- Owner-occupied
- 68.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.1%
- Vacant
- 21.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.70
Gurley demographics
- Population
- 607
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 25.7%
- 65 and older
- 22.1%
- Households
- 225
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gurley ›
Education in Gurley
22% of adults 25 and older in Gurley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gurley
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Drive alone
- 77.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.4%
Gurley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurley | 607 | $56,964 | $194,800 | $1,054 |
| Paint Rock | 141 | $51,250 | $75,000 | — |
| Woodville | 947 | $54,000 | $184,600 | $588 |
| Owens Cross Roads | 2,826 | $86,188 | $227,000 | $946 |
| Pleasant Groves | 485 | $60,759 | $159,500 | $768 |
| New Hope | 2,911 | $83,816 | $163,700 | $1,075 |
| Moores Mill | 6,378 | $96,774 | $274,000 | $1,288 |
| New Market | 1,314 | $62,500 | $112,500 | $1,054 |
| Grant | 1,336 | $91,477 | $239,400 | $543 |
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What is the median household income in Gurley, AL?
The median household income in Gurley is $56,964, 11% 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 Gurley?
The median home value in Gurley is $194,800, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Gurley?
The median gross rent in Gurley is $1,054 per month, about 32.7% of household income.
Is Gurley, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Alabama median; a poverty rate of 26.1%.
What is the median age in Gurley?
The median age in Gurley is 38.1 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Gurley?
The average commute to work in Gurley is 25 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gurley?
The unemployment rate in Gurley is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gurley?
22% of adults in Gurley 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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