Living in Our Town, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Our Town · Census data 2020–2024
Our Town has 372 residents with a median age of 66.8. .
Our Town is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Our Town at a glance
- Population
- 372
- Median age
- 66.8State: 39.3
- Homeowners
- 93.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Our Town a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 13.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Housing in Our Town: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 329
- Owner-occupied
- 93.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.9%
- Vacant
- 47.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.15
47.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Our Town has many vacation and second homes.
Our Town demographics
- Population
- 372
- Median age
- 66.8
- Under 18
- 4.6%
- 65 and older
- 52.4%
- Households
- 173
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Our Town ›
Education in Our Town
23.4% of adults 25 and older in Our Town have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 17.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Our Town
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 21.1%
- Drive alone
- 78.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Our Town vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Town | 372 | — | — | — |
| Ray | 548 | $77,951 | $137,500 | $1,066 |
| Alexander City | 14,606 | $47,022 | $155,000 | $721 |
| Nixburg | 256 | $52,621 | — | — |
| Jacksons' Gap | 786 | $32,228 | $114,100 | $736 |
| Hissop | 206 | $65,592 | — | — |
| Kellyton | 106 | $60,625 | $108,900 | — |
| Dadeville | 2,993 | $67,147 | $171,600 | $1,110 |
| Rockford | 622 | $43,125 | $93,000 | $615 |
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Our Town ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Our Town: FAQ
Is Our Town, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 13.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Our Town?
The median age in Our Town is 66.8 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Our Town?
The average commute to work in Our Town is 28 minutes; 21.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Our Town?
The unemployment rate in Our Town is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Our Town?
23.4% of adults in Our Town 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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