Living in McIntosh, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McIntosh · Census data 2020–2024
McIntosh has 364 residents with a median age of 30.2. The median household income is $74,167 (16% higher than the Alabama median), the median home value is $157,100.
McIntosh is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McIntosh at a glance
- Population
- 364
- Median age
- 30.2State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $74,167State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $157,100State: $209,900
- Homeowners
- 84.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is McIntosh a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Alabama median; home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 39.3%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in McIntosh
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McIntosh the median home value is $157,100, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,263 a month in housing costs.
McIntosh median household income
The median household income in McIntosh is $74,167 and the income per person is $25,345. 39.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in McIntosh: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 115
- Owner-occupied
- 84.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.1%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 3.43
McIntosh demographics
- Population
- 364
- Median age
- 30.2
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 9.1%
- Households
- 106
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McIntosh ›
Education in McIntosh
15.9% of adults 25 and older in McIntosh have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 1.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McIntosh
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Drive alone
- 81.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
McIntosh vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McIntosh | 364 | $74,167 | $157,100 | — |
| Fairford | 150 | $96,228 | $221,500 | — |
| Mount Vernon | 1,339 | $46,307 | $111,900 | $1,040 |
| Leroy | 1,075 | $93,036 | $219,500 | — |
| Hobson | 181 | $170,240 | $223,000 | — |
| Citronelle | 3,913 | $43,870 | $193,500 | $769 |
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What is the median household income in McIntosh, AL?
The median household income in McIntosh is $74,167, 16% 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 McIntosh?
The median home value in McIntosh is $157,100, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
Is McIntosh, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Alabama median; home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 39.3%.
What is the median age in McIntosh?
The median age in McIntosh is 30.2 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in McIntosh?
The average commute to work in McIntosh is 25 minutes; 10.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McIntosh?
The unemployment rate in McIntosh is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McIntosh?
15.9% of adults in McIntosh 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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