Living in Ladonia, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ladonia · Census data 2020–2024
Ladonia has 3,346 residents with a median age of 37.3. The median household income is $53,441 (16% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $102,000, the median rent is $1,040/month.
Ladonia at a glance
- Population
- 3,346
- Median age
- 37.3State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $53,441State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $102,000State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $1,040/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 62.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.4%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Ladonia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Alabama median; unemployment of 10.7%; a poverty rate of 16%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Ladonia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ladonia the median home value is $102,000, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,040 per month, which is 23.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $934 a month in housing costs.
Ladonia median household income
The median household income in Ladonia is $53,441 and the income per person is $25,977. 16% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Ladonia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,261
- Owner-occupied
- 62.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.3%
- Vacant
- 7.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.86
Ladonia demographics
- Population
- 3,346
- Median age
- 37.3
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 13%
- Households
- 1,169
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ladonia ›
Education in Ladonia
13.4% of adults 25 and older in Ladonia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ladonia
- Unemployment rate
- 10.7%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Drive alone
- 78.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.4%
Ladonia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladonia | 3,346 | $53,441 | $102,000 | $1,040 |
| Phenix City | 38,499 | $50,053 | $170,300 | $967 |
| Smiths Station | 5,496 | $64,669 | $203,300 | $1,012 |
| Columbus | 203,711 | $58,073 | $193,900 | $1,106 |
| Antioch | 870 | $167,570 | $409,000 | — |
| Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government | 8,887 | $61,042 | $102,700 | $1,348 |
| Cataula | 1,522 | $123,920 | $321,200 | — |
| Ellerslie | 1,011 | $107,384 | $313,000 | — |
| Opelika | 32,820 | $65,004 | $241,800 | $950 |
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What is the median household income in Ladonia, AL?
The median household income in Ladonia is $53,441, 16% lower 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 Ladonia?
The median home value in Ladonia is $102,000, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Ladonia?
The median gross rent in Ladonia is $1,040 per month, about 23.2% of household income.
Is Ladonia, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Alabama median; unemployment of 10.7%; a poverty rate of 16%.
What is the median age in Ladonia?
The median age in Ladonia is 37.3 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Ladonia?
The average commute to work in Ladonia is 24 minutes; 8.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ladonia?
The unemployment rate in Ladonia is 10.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ladonia?
13.4% of adults in Ladonia 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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