Living in McKenzie, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McKenzie · Census data 2020–2024
McKenzie has 557 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $31,250 (51% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $80,600, the median rent is $573/month.
McKenzie is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McKenzie at a glance
- Population
- 557
- Median age
- 37.5State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $31,250State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $80,600State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $573/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 57.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.4%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is McKenzie a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%.
Cons: Median household income 51% lower than the Alabama median; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in McKenzie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McKenzie the median home value is $80,600, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $573 per month, which is 20.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $996 a month in housing costs.
McKenzie median household income
The median household income in McKenzie is $31,250 and the income per person is $20,392. 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in McKenzie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 284
- Owner-occupied
- 57.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.5%
- Vacant
- 18%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.39
McKenzie demographics
- Population
- 557
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 233
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McKenzie ›
Education in McKenzie
8.4% of adults 25 and older in McKenzie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 1.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McKenzie
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Drive alone
- 89.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.1%
McKenzie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKenzie | 557 | $31,250 | $80,600 | $573 |
| Georgiana | 1,578 | $24,321 | $69,100 | $542 |
| Red Level | 621 | $38,750 | $101,300 | $730 |
| Evergreen | 3,404 | $40,700 | $98,700 | $927 |
| River Falls | 403 | $35,104 | $99,300 | $768 |
| Gantt | 168 | $53,125 | $139,300 | $1,000 |
| Heath | 267 | $65,855 | $89,200 | $377 |
| Greenville | 7,163 | $40,822 | $115,000 | $730 |
| Dozier | 385 | $49,338 | $76,400 | $606 |
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What is the median household income in McKenzie, AL?
The median household income in McKenzie is $31,250, 51% 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 McKenzie?
The median home value in McKenzie is $80,600, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in McKenzie?
The median gross rent in McKenzie is $573 per month, about 20.6% of household income.
Is McKenzie, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%. Minuses: median household income 51% lower than the Alabama median; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
What is the median age in McKenzie?
The median age in McKenzie is 37.5 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in McKenzie?
The average commute to work in McKenzie is 25 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McKenzie?
The unemployment rate in McKenzie is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McKenzie?
8.4% of adults in McKenzie 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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