Living in Mentone, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mentone · Census data 2020–2024
Mentone has 377 residents with a median age of 63.9. The median household income is $42,344 (34% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $269,700.
Mentone is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mentone at a glance
- Population
- 377
- Median age
- 63.9State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $42,344State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $269,700State: $209,900
- Homeowners
- 92.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.2%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Mentone a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 1.7%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Alabama median; home values 28% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Mentone
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mentone the median home value is $269,700, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,250 a month in housing costs.
Mentone median household income
The median household income in Mentone is $42,344 and the income per person is $32,815. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Mentone: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 363
- Owner-occupied
- 92.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.3%
- Vacant
- 51.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.13
51.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Mentone has many vacation and second homes.
Mentone demographics
- Population
- 377
- Median age
- 63.9
- Under 18
- 6.9%
- 65 and older
- 46.7%
- Households
- 177
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mentone ›
Education in Mentone
37.2% of adults 25 and older in Mentone have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 15.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mentone
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Drive alone
- 87.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.7%
Mentone vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mentone | 377 | $42,344 | $269,700 | — |
| Valley Head | 669 | $45,889 | $59,800 | $917 |
| Hammondville | 287 | $37,083 | $113,900 | $569 |
| Menlo | 620 | $72,250 | $144,900 | $595 |
| Fort Payne | 14,927 | $47,479 | $157,000 | $679 |
| Henagar | 2,501 | $49,315 | $144,700 | $1,048 |
| Ider | 731 | $54,444 | $162,900 | $760 |
| Sylvania | 1,925 | $56,161 | $161,500 | $692 |
| Pine Ridge | 506 | $58,750 | — | $852 |
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What is the median household income in Mentone, AL?
The median household income in Mentone is $42,344, 34% 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 Mentone?
The median home value in Mentone is $269,700, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
Is Mentone, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 1.7%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Alabama median; home values 28% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
What is the median age in Mentone?
The median age in Mentone is 63.9 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Mentone?
The average commute to work in Mentone is 26 minutes; 10.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mentone?
The unemployment rate in Mentone is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mentone?
37.2% of adults in Mentone 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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