Living in New Site, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Site · Census data 2020–2024
New Site has 750 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $61,250 (4% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $171,900, the median rent is $608/month.
New Site is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
New Site at a glance
- Population
- 750
- Median age
- 38.7State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $61,250State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $171,900State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $608/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 82.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.1%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is New Site a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 18% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in New Site
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Site the median home value is $171,900, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $608 per month, which is 13.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,065 a month in housing costs.
New Site median household income
The median household income in New Site is $61,250 and the income per person is $29,422. 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in New Site: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 393
- Owner-occupied
- 82.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.2%
- Vacant
- 12.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.19
New Site demographics
- Population
- 750
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 343
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Site ›
Education in New Site
21.1% of adults 25 and older in New Site have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 12.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Site
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Drive alone
- 92.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 84%
New Site vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Site | 750 | $61,250 | $171,900 | $608 |
| Jacksons' Gap | 786 | $32,228 | $114,100 | $736 |
| Alexander City | 14,606 | $47,022 | $155,000 | $721 |
| Dadeville | 2,993 | $67,147 | $171,600 | $1,110 |
| Millerville | 447 | $96,071 | — | — |
| Kellyton | 106 | $60,625 | $108,900 | — |
| Abanda | 257 | $115,388 | $415,500 | — |
| Goodwater | 1,445 | $39,511 | $58,900 | $650 |
| Ashland | 1,797 | $42,308 | $159,300 | $366 |
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What is the median household income in New Site, AL?
The median household income in New Site is $61,250, 4% 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 New Site?
The median home value in New Site is $171,900, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in New Site?
The median gross rent in New Site is $608 per month, about 13.7% of household income.
Is New Site, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 18% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.1%.
What is the median age in New Site?
The median age in New Site is 38.7 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in New Site?
The average commute to work in New Site is 31 minutes; 4.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Site?
The unemployment rate in New Site is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Site?
21.1% of adults in New Site 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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