Living in New Market, Alabama

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Market · Census data 2020–2024

New Market has 1,314 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $62,500 (about the same as the Alabama median), the median home value is $112,500, the median rent is $1,054/month.

New Market is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

New Market at a glance

Population
1,314
Median age
38.3State: 39.3
Median household income
$62,500State: $63,999
Median home value
$112,500State: $209,900
Median rent
$1,054/moState: $1,007
Homeowners
86.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
Average commute
28 min

Is New Market a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 10.1%.

Cons: Median household income about the same as the Alabama median; an average commute of 28 minutes.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in New Market

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Market the median home value is $112,500, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,054 per month, which is 43% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $979 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

New Market$112,500
Alabama$209,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

New Market$1,054
Alabama$1,007
United States$1,413

New Market median household income

The median household income in New Market is $62,500 and the income per person is $30,808. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).

Median household income

New Market$62,500
Alabama$63,999
United States$80,734

Housing in New Market: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
622
Owner-occupied
86.9%
Renter-occupied
13.1%
Vacant
7.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1992
Average household size
2.27

New Market demographics

Population
1,314
Median age
38.3
Under 18
25.4%
65 and older
6.5%
Households
578
Foreign-born
4.5%
Veterans
9.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White77.1%
Hispanic or Latino6.8%
Black16.7%
Asian2.4%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Market ›

Education in New Market

23.8% of adults 25 and older in New Market have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

New Market23.8%
Alabama28.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in New Market

Unemployment rate
2.3%State: 4.7%
Average commute
28 minState: 26 min
Work from home
5%
Drive alone
70.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
2%
Homes with broadband
88.1%

New Market vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
New Market1,314$62,500$112,500$1,054
Moores Mill6,378$96,774$274,000$1,288
Hazel Green3,940$86,271$230,800$992
Meridianville11,150$97,434$291,900$1,348
Flintville525$55,556$236,800—
Gurley607$56,964$194,800$1,054
Huntland1,532$66,308$183,100$1,015
Park City2,813$95,417$216,700$795
Pleasant Groves485$60,759$159,500$768

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Living in New Market: FAQ

What is the median household income in New Market, AL?

The median household income in New Market is $62,500, about the same as 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 New Market?

The median home value in New Market is $112,500, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.

How much is rent in New Market?

The median gross rent in New Market is $1,054 per month, about 43% of household income.

Is New Market, AL a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 10.1%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Alabama median; an average commute of 28 minutes.

What is the median age in New Market?

The median age in New Market is 38.3 years (Alabama: 39.3).

How long is the commute in New Market?

The average commute to work in New Market is 28 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in New Market?

The unemployment rate in New Market is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is New Market?

23.8% of adults in New Market 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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