Living in Joppa, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Joppa · Census data 2020–2024
Joppa has 448 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median home value is $155,900.
Joppa is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Joppa at a glance
- Population
- 448
- Median age
- 38.4State: 39.3
- Median home value
- $155,900State: $209,900
- Homeowners
- 88.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Joppa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Joppa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Joppa the median home value is $155,900, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,500 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Joppa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 146
- Owner-occupied
- 88.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.6%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 3.07
Joppa demographics
- Population
- 448
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 31%
- Households
- 146
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 12.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Joppa ›
Education in Joppa
0% of adults 25 and older in Joppa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Joppa
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 25.9%
- Drive alone
- 66.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.4%
Joppa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joppa | 448 | — | $155,900 | — |
| Arab | 8,679 | $64,333 | $215,200 | $718 |
| Baileyton | 1,039 | $63,143 | $89,800 | $879 |
| Fairview | 796 | $56,250 | $257,700 | $689 |
| Cherokee Ridge | 577 | $171,368 | $336,400 | — |
| Holly Pond | 782 | $42,333 | $200,000 | $740 |
| Eva | 845 | $115,455 | $246,500 | $633 |
| Berlin | 887 | $70,982 | $146,600 | $1,574 |
| Blountsville | 1,648 | $48,182 | $130,800 | $924 |
More for people moving to Joppa
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What is the average home price in Joppa?
The median home value in Joppa is $155,900, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
Is Joppa, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Joppa?
The median age in Joppa is 38.4 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Joppa?
The average commute to work in Joppa is 25 minutes; 25.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Joppa?
The unemployment rate in Joppa is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Joppa?
0% of adults in Joppa 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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