Living in Irondale, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Irondale · Census data 2020–2024
Irondale has 13,464 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $72,343 (13% higher than the Alabama median), the median home value is $255,800, the median rent is $1,320/month.
Irondale at a glance
- Population
- 13,464
- Median age
- 38.3State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $72,343State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $255,800State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $1,320/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 60.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Irondale a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Alabama median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
Cons: Home values 22% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Irondale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Irondale the median home value is $255,800, 23% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,320 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,475 a month in housing costs.
Irondale median household income
The median household income in Irondale is $72,343 and the income per person is $45,131. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Irondale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,675
- Owner-occupied
- 60.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.9%
- Vacant
- 8.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.18
Irondale demographics
- Population
- 13,464
- Median age
- 38.3
- Under 18
- 17.5%
- 65 and older
- 17.6%
- Households
- 6,089
- Foreign-born
- 6%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Irondale ›
Education in Irondale
42.3% of adults 25 and older in Irondale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 20.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Irondale
- Unemployment rate
- 8.5%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Drive alone
- 80.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.3%
Irondale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irondale | 13,464 | $72,343 | $255,800 | $1,320 |
| Leeds | 12,028 | $69,737 | $224,600 | $1,058 |
| Mountain Brook | 22,029 | $201,479 | $916,300 | $1,456 |
| Vestavia Hills | 38,616 | $134,369 | $530,000 | $1,515 |
| Brook Highland | 8,146 | $79,904 | $427,400 | $1,460 |
| Tarrant | 5,925 | $42,070 | $120,100 | $985 |
| Center Point | 15,914 | $56,417 | $151,700 | $1,218 |
| Grayson Valley | 6,077 | $64,597 | $148,400 | $1,312 |
| Dunnavant | 966 | $75,323 | $193,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Irondale, AL?
The median household income in Irondale is $72,343, 13% higher 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 Irondale?
The median home value in Irondale is $255,800, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Irondale?
The median gross rent in Irondale is $1,320 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Irondale, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Alabama median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.2%. Minuses: home values 22% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.5%.
What is the median age in Irondale?
The median age in Irondale is 38.3 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Irondale?
The average commute to work in Irondale is 22 minutes; 10.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Irondale?
The unemployment rate in Irondale is 8.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Irondale?
42.3% of adults in Irondale 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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