Living in Hurtsboro, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hurtsboro · Census data 2020–2024
Hurtsboro has 421 residents with a median age of 52. The median household income is $26,375 (59% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $138,000, the median rent is $415/month.
Hurtsboro is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hurtsboro at a glance
- Population
- 421
- Median age
- 52State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $26,375State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $138,000State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $415/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 62.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.3%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Hurtsboro a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.5%.
Cons: Median household income 59% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Hurtsboro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hurtsboro the median home value is $138,000, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $415 per month, which is 39.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,036 a month in housing costs.
Hurtsboro median household income
The median household income in Hurtsboro is $26,375 and the income per person is $20,087. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Hurtsboro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 293
- Owner-occupied
- 62.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.8%
- Vacant
- 33.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.15
33.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Hurtsboro has many vacation and second homes.
Hurtsboro demographics
- Population
- 421
- Median age
- 52
- Under 18
- 26.1%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 196
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 13.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hurtsboro ›
Education in Hurtsboro
19.3% of adults 25 and older in Hurtsboro have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 14.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hurtsboro
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 26.4%
- Drive alone
- 73.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 59.7%
Hurtsboro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurtsboro | 421 | $26,375 | $138,000 | $415 |
| Midway | 503 | $61,893 | $121,400 | $521 |
| Union Springs | 3,248 | $26,250 | $80,400 | $526 |
| Tuskegee | 8,938 | $38,000 | $104,800 | $757 |
| Ladonia | 3,346 | $53,441 | $102,000 | $1,040 |
| Clayton | 2,295 | $21,641 | $72,300 | $766 |
| Auburn | 80,594 | $63,668 | $364,800 | $1,098 |
| Franklin | 981 | $85,817 | $77,900 | $746 |
| Notasulga | 1,050 | $42,411 | $137,500 | $698 |
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What is the median household income in Hurtsboro, AL?
The median household income in Hurtsboro is $26,375, 59% 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 Hurtsboro?
The median home value in Hurtsboro is $138,000, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Hurtsboro?
The median gross rent in Hurtsboro is $415 per month, about 39.4% of household income.
Is Hurtsboro, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.5%. Minuses: median household income 59% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
What is the median age in Hurtsboro?
The median age in Hurtsboro is 52 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Hurtsboro?
The average commute to work in Hurtsboro is 36 minutes; 26.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hurtsboro?
The unemployment rate in Hurtsboro is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hurtsboro?
19.3% of adults in Hurtsboro 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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