Living in Munford, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Munford · Census data 2020–2024
Munford has 1,508 residents with a median age of 46.7. The median household income is $42,284 (34% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $78,200, the median rent is $778/month.
Munford at a glance
- Population
- 1,508
- Median age
- 46.7State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $42,284State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $78,200State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $778/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 93.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.2%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Munford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Munford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Munford the median home value is $78,200, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $778 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,069 a month in housing costs.
Munford median household income
The median household income in Munford is $42,284 and the income per person is $25,385. 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Munford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 756
- Owner-occupied
- 93.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.3%
- Vacant
- 11.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.25
Munford demographics
- Population
- 1,508
- Median age
- 46.7
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 671
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 12.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Munford ›
Education in Munford
11.2% of adults 25 and older in Munford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Munford
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 79.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.3%
Munford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munford | 1,508 | $42,284 | $78,200 | $778 |
| Oxford | 22,063 | $74,268 | $170,900 | $925 |
| Hobson City | 1,142 | $47,361 | $108,200 | $475 |
| West End-Cobb Town | 3,453 | $55,323 | $83,900 | $779 |
| Lincoln | 7,305 | $57,145 | $187,200 | $919 |
| Talladega | 14,760 | $44,198 | $121,900 | $776 |
| Waldo | 239 | $29,000 | $61,700 | — |
| Anniston | 21,271 | $46,668 | $158,800 | $799 |
| Saks | 10,681 | $49,753 | $116,400 | $898 |
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What is the median household income in Munford, AL?
The median household income in Munford is $42,284, 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 Munford?
The median home value in Munford is $78,200, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Munford?
The median gross rent in Munford is $778 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Munford, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
What is the median age in Munford?
The median age in Munford is 46.7 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Munford?
The average commute to work in Munford is 32 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Munford?
The unemployment rate in Munford is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Munford?
11.2% of adults in Munford 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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