Living in Jasper, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jasper · Census data 2020–2024
Jasper has 14,442 residents with a median age of 35.7. The median household income is $66,238 (3% higher than the Alabama median), the median home value is $215,700, the median rent is $721/month.
Jasper at a glance
- Population
- 14,442
- Median age
- 35.7State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $66,238State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $215,700State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $721/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 66.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Jasper a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 3% higher than the Alabama median; unemployment of 3.5%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Jasper
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jasper the median home value is $215,700, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $721 per month, which is 21.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,518 a month in housing costs.
Jasper median household income
The median household income in Jasper is $66,238 and the income per person is $33,377. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Jasper: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,162
- Owner-occupied
- 66.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.6%
- Vacant
- 14.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.61
Jasper demographics
- Population
- 14,442
- Median age
- 35.7
- Under 18
- 25.7%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 5,265
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jasper ›
Education in Jasper
28.2% of adults 25 and older in Jasper have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 12.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jasper
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Drive alone
- 86.2%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.9%
Jasper vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper | 14,442 | $66,238 | $215,700 | $721 |
| Cordova | 1,511 | $37,662 | $87,100 | $460 |
| Parrish | 1,222 | $32,798 | $56,800 | $1,005 |
| Sipsey | 288 | $26,750 | $101,000 | $921 |
| Oakman | 934 | $35,208 | $92,600 | $283 |
| Dora | 2,668 | $61,892 | $155,100 | $761 |
| Sumiton | 2,459 | $65,568 | $180,700 | $850 |
| Carbon Hill | 1,536 | $24,605 | $61,100 | $557 |
| Nauvoo | 189 | $45,625 | — | $842 |
More for people moving to Jasper
Jasper ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Jasper: FAQ
What is the median household income in Jasper, AL?
The median household income in Jasper is $66,238, 3% 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 Jasper?
The median home value in Jasper is $215,700, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Jasper?
The median gross rent in Jasper is $721 per month, about 21.5% of household income.
Is Jasper, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 3% higher than the Alabama median; unemployment of 3.5%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
What is the median age in Jasper?
The median age in Jasper is 35.7 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Jasper?
The average commute to work in Jasper is 27 minutes; 3.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jasper?
The unemployment rate in Jasper is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jasper?
28.2% of adults in Jasper 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.
Last updated: