Living in Henagar, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Henagar · Census data 2020–2024
Henagar has 2,501 residents with a median age of 36.1. The median household income is $49,315 (23% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $144,700, the median rent is $1,048/month.
Henagar at a glance
- Population
- 2,501
- Median age
- 36.1State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $49,315State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $144,700State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $1,048/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 69.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.5%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Henagar a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 22.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Henagar
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Henagar the median home value is $144,700, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,048 per month, which is 20% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,154 a month in housing costs.
Henagar median household income
The median household income in Henagar is $49,315 and the income per person is $30,205. 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Henagar: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 945
- Owner-occupied
- 69.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.7%
- Vacant
- 12.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 3.04
Henagar demographics
- Population
- 2,501
- Median age
- 36.1
- Under 18
- 25.7%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 823
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Henagar ›
Education in Henagar
9.5% of adults 25 and older in Henagar have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 3.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Henagar
- Unemployment rate
- 9%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 69.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.9%
Henagar vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henagar | 2,501 | $49,315 | $144,700 | $1,048 |
| Ider | 731 | $54,444 | $162,900 | $760 |
| Sylvania | 1,925 | $56,161 | $161,500 | $692 |
| Hammondville | 287 | $37,083 | $113,900 | $569 |
| Pisgah | 923 | $54,167 | $134,400 | $506 |
| Valley Head | 669 | $45,889 | $59,800 | $917 |
| Mentone | 377 | $42,344 | $269,700 | — |
| Dutton | 435 | $63,750 | $113,800 | $769 |
| Rainsville | 5,702 | $74,046 | $230,400 | $519 |
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What is the median household income in Henagar, AL?
The median household income in Henagar is $49,315, 23% 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 Henagar?
The median home value in Henagar is $144,700, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Henagar?
The median gross rent in Henagar is $1,048 per month, about 20% of household income.
Is Henagar, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 22.4%.
What is the median age in Henagar?
The median age in Henagar is 36.1 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Henagar?
The average commute to work in Henagar is 27 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Henagar?
The unemployment rate in Henagar is 9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Henagar?
9.5% of adults in Henagar 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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