Living in Myrtlewood, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Myrtlewood · Census data 2020–2024
Myrtlewood has 78 residents with a median age of 34.8. The median household income is $95,469 (49% higher than the Alabama median), the median home value is $68,500.
Myrtlewood is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Myrtlewood at a glance
- Population
- 78
- Median age
- 34.8State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $95,469State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $68,500State: $209,900
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 1.5%
Is Myrtlewood a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 49% higher than the Alabama median; home values 67% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Myrtlewood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Myrtlewood the median home value is $68,500, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Myrtlewood median household income
The median household income in Myrtlewood is $95,469 and the income per person is $36,572. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Myrtlewood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 53
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 37.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.36
37.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Myrtlewood has many vacation and second homes.
Myrtlewood demographics
- Population
- 78
- Median age
- 34.8
- Under 18
- 5.1%
- 65 and older
- 17.9%
- Households
- 33
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Myrtlewood ›
Education in Myrtlewood
1.5% of adults 25 and older in Myrtlewood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Myrtlewood
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- —State: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.8%
Myrtlewood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtlewood | 78 | $95,469 | $68,500 | — |
| Pennington | 591 | $29,052 | $90,800 | $385 |
| Linden | 1,961 | $38,667 | $92,400 | $768 |
| Sweet Water | 216 | $52,411 | $161,600 | $780 |
| Providence | 112 | $50,000 | $165,900 | — |
| Bellamy | 158 | $53,011 | $105,000 | — |
| Demopolis | 6,908 | $34,802 | $183,600 | $692 |
| Butler | 2,386 | $47,350 | $145,300 | $744 |
| Thomaston | 308 | $58,125 | $92,700 | $1,094 |
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What is the median household income in Myrtlewood, AL?
The median household income in Myrtlewood is $95,469, 49% 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 Myrtlewood?
The median home value in Myrtlewood is $68,500, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
Is Myrtlewood, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 49% higher than the Alabama median; home values 67% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.5%.
What is the median age in Myrtlewood?
The median age in Myrtlewood is 34.8 years (Alabama: 39.3).
What is the unemployment rate in Myrtlewood?
The unemployment rate in Myrtlewood is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Myrtlewood?
1.5% of adults in Myrtlewood 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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