Living in Jemison, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jemison · Census data 2020–2024
Jemison has 2,796 residents with a median age of 33.4. The median household income is $65,800 (about the same as the Alabama median), the median home value is $170,000, the median rent is $1,106/month.
Jemison at a glance
- Population
- 2,796
- Median age
- 33.4State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $65,800State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $170,000State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $1,106/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 79.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.4%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Jemison a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Alabama median; home values 19% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 9.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Jemison
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jemison the median home value is $170,000, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,106 per month, which is 14.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,276 a month in housing costs.
Jemison median household income
The median household income in Jemison is $65,800 and the income per person is $27,097. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Jemison: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,057
- Owner-occupied
- 79.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.5%
- Vacant
- 4.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.76
Jemison demographics
- Population
- 2,796
- Median age
- 33.4
- Under 18
- 29.6%
- 65 and older
- 14.3%
- Households
- 1,014
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jemison ›
Education in Jemison
13.4% of adults 25 and older in Jemison have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jemison
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 80.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.9%
Jemison vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jemison | 2,796 | $65,800 | $170,000 | $1,106 |
| Thorsby | 2,365 | $76,389 | $188,300 | — |
| Calera | 17,714 | $87,194 | $235,300 | $1,601 |
| Clanton | 8,958 | $47,520 | $166,300 | $869 |
| Wilton | 804 | $54,750 | $162,100 | $481 |
| Montevallo | 7,556 | $56,626 | $220,700 | $956 |
| Maplesville | 1,200 | $38,155 | $132,600 | $1,140 |
| Pea Ridge | 718 | $63,889 | $98,000 | — |
| Columbiana | 4,725 | $80,546 | $259,500 | $940 |
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What is the median household income in Jemison, AL?
The median household income in Jemison is $65,800, about the same as 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 Jemison?
The median home value in Jemison is $170,000, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Jemison?
The median gross rent in Jemison is $1,106 per month, about 14.4% of household income.
Is Jemison, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Alabama median; home values 19% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 9.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Jemison?
The median age in Jemison is 33.4 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Jemison?
The average commute to work in Jemison is 29 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jemison?
The unemployment rate in Jemison is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jemison?
13.4% of adults in Jemison 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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