Living in McCalla, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McCalla · Census data 2020–2024
McCalla has 13,253 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $87,468 (37% higher than the Alabama median), the median home value is $279,900, the median rent is $1,777/month.
McCalla at a glance
- Population
- 13,253
- Median age
- 42.3State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $87,468State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $279,900State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $1,777/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 90.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.5%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is McCalla a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 37% higher than the Alabama median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
Cons: Home values 33% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in McCalla
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McCalla the median home value is $279,900, 16% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,777 per month, which is 27.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,637 a month in housing costs.
McCalla median household income
The median household income in McCalla is $87,468 and the income per person is $43,491. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in McCalla: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,528
- Owner-occupied
- 90.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.7%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.55
McCalla demographics
- Population
- 13,253
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 5,152
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McCalla ›
Education in McCalla
34.5% of adults 25 and older in McCalla have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 18.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McCalla
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 14.1%
- Drive alone
- 80.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98%
McCalla vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCalla | 13,253 | $87,468 | $279,900 | $1,777 |
| Bessemer | 25,400 | $39,613 | $135,900 | $961 |
| North Johns | 129 | $49,205 | $74,600 | — |
| Lake View | 4,063 | $101,487 | $304,400 | $1,676 |
| Hueytown | 16,414 | $62,784 | $155,300 | $1,304 |
| Helena | 21,769 | $115,139 | $330,700 | $1,574 |
| Woodstock | 1,218 | $73,438 | $195,800 | $1,027 |
| Brantleyville | 845 | $47,917 | $33,000 | $1,102 |
| Lipscomb | 2,214 | $41,875 | $90,400 | $1,044 |
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What is the median household income in McCalla, AL?
The median household income in McCalla is $87,468, 37% 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 McCalla?
The median home value in McCalla is $279,900, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in McCalla?
The median gross rent in McCalla is $1,777 per month, about 27.4% of household income.
Is McCalla, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 37% higher than the Alabama median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 6.3%. Minuses: home values 33% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in McCalla?
The median age in McCalla is 42.3 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in McCalla?
The average commute to work in McCalla is 27 minutes; 14.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McCalla?
The unemployment rate in McCalla is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McCalla?
34.5% of adults in McCalla 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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