Living in Kimberly, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kimberly · Census data 2020–2024
Kimberly has 4,439 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $97,429 (52% higher than the Alabama median), the median home value is $322,300, the median rent is $1,176/month.
Kimberly at a glance
- Population
- 4,439
- Median age
- 39.1State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $97,429State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $322,300State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $1,176/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 92.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.8%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Kimberly a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 52% higher than the Alabama median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 3.4%.
Cons: Home values 54% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Kimberly
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kimberly the median home value is $322,300, 3% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,176 per month, which is 34% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,846 a month in housing costs.
Kimberly median household income
The median household income in Kimberly is $97,429 and the income per person is $42,378. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Kimberly: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,857
- Owner-occupied
- 92.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.3%
- Vacant
- 16.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.86
Kimberly demographics
- Population
- 4,439
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 29.8%
- 65 and older
- 12.5%
- Households
- 1,553
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 11.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kimberly ›
Education in Kimberly
30.8% of adults 25 and older in Kimberly have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 12.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kimberly
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Drive alone
- 82.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
Kimberly vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly | 4,439 | $97,429 | $322,300 | $1,176 |
| Morris | 2,673 | $101,563 | $241,400 | $797 |
| Warrior | 3,207 | $57,557 | $149,800 | $774 |
| Trafford | 493 | $23,333 | $116,500 | $475 |
| County Line | 358 | $61,250 | $95,000 | $694 |
| Gardendale | 16,534 | $82,192 | $252,600 | $1,299 |
| Smoke Rise | 1,471 | $85,882 | $201,700 | — |
| Mount Olive | 3,567 | $82,234 | $224,000 | — |
| Hayden | 1,389 | $80,125 | $230,700 | $799 |
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What is the median household income in Kimberly, AL?
The median household income in Kimberly is $97,429, 52% 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 Kimberly?
The median home value in Kimberly is $322,300, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Kimberly?
The median gross rent in Kimberly is $1,176 per month, about 34% of household income.
Is Kimberly, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 52% higher than the Alabama median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 3.4%. Minuses: home values 54% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Kimberly?
The median age in Kimberly is 39.1 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Kimberly?
The average commute to work in Kimberly is 32 minutes; 7.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kimberly?
The unemployment rate in Kimberly is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kimberly?
30.8% of adults in Kimberly 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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