Living in Millry, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Millry · Census data 2020–2024
Millry has 520 residents with a median age of 52.4. The median household income is $39,167 (39% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $156,500, the median rent is $370/month.
Millry is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Millry at a glance
- Population
- 520
- Median age
- 52.4State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $39,167State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $156,500State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $370/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 64.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Millry a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Millry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Millry the median home value is $156,500, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $370 per month, which is 24.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,109 a month in housing costs.
Millry median household income
The median household income in Millry is $39,167 and the income per person is $28,008. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Millry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 333
- Owner-occupied
- 64.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.4%
- Vacant
- 32.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.30
32.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Millry has many vacation and second homes.
Millry demographics
- Population
- 520
- Median age
- 52.4
- Under 18
- 16.3%
- 65 and older
- 31.7%
- Households
- 226
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Millry ›
Education in Millry
14.2% of adults 25 and older in Millry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 10% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Millry
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 98.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.6%
Millry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millry | 520 | $39,167 | $156,500 | $370 |
| Silas | 559 | $66,250 | $87,600 | — |
| Hobson | 181 | $170,240 | $223,000 | — |
| St. Stephens | 297 | $63,068 | $130,700 | — |
| Gilbertown | 770 | $70,156 | $160,400 | $983 |
| Coffeeville | 237 | $30,156 | $82,000 | — |
| Waynesboro | 4,518 | $31,684 | $86,200 | $708 |
| Toxey | 239 | $62,857 | $181,300 | — |
| Clara | 540 | $30,645 | $96,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Millry, AL?
The median household income in Millry is $39,167, 39% 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 Millry?
The median home value in Millry is $156,500, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Millry?
The median gross rent in Millry is $370 per month, about 24.8% of household income.
Is Millry, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 15.2%. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Millry?
The median age in Millry is 52.4 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Millry?
The average commute to work in Millry is 29 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Millry?
The unemployment rate in Millry is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Millry?
14.2% of adults in Millry 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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