Living in Leighton, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leighton · Census data 2020–2024
Leighton has 893 residents with a median age of 44.9. The median household income is $33,894 (47% lower than the Alabama median), the median rent is $388/month.
Leighton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Leighton at a glance
- Population
- 893
- Median age
- 44.9State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $33,894State: $63,999
- Median rent
- $388/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 58.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.4%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Leighton a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 3%.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the Alabama median; a poverty rate of 24%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Leighton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Leighton the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $388 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,065 a month in housing costs.
Leighton median household income
The median household income in Leighton is $33,894 and the income per person is $26,409. 24% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Leighton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 490
- Owner-occupied
- 58.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.1%
- Vacant
- 20.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.30
Leighton demographics
- Population
- 893
- Median age
- 44.9
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 389
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leighton ›
Education in Leighton
27.4% of adults 25 and older in Leighton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Leighton
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 1.7%
- Drive alone
- 96.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.5%
Leighton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leighton | 893 | $33,894 | — | $388 |
| Town Creek | 979 | $43,229 | $118,000 | $627 |
| Muscle Shoals | 16,951 | $75,894 | $199,700 | $1,029 |
| Tuscumbia | 9,115 | $59,143 | $196,700 | $748 |
| Littleville | 932 | $55,817 | $142,400 | $817 |
| Sheffield | 9,340 | $39,733 | $133,800 | $829 |
| Courtland | 723 | $47,679 | — | $655 |
| Killen | 1,150 | $69,722 | $175,000 | $960 |
| North Courtland | 427 | $32,813 | — | $346 |
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What is the median household income in Leighton, AL?
The median household income in Leighton is $33,894, 47% lower than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Leighton?
The median gross rent in Leighton is $388 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Leighton, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 3%. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the Alabama median; a poverty rate of 24%.
What is the median age in Leighton?
The median age in Leighton is 44.9 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Leighton?
The average commute to work in Leighton is 15 minutes; 1.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Leighton?
The unemployment rate in Leighton is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Leighton?
27.4% of adults in Leighton 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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