Living in Ozark, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ozark · Census data 2020–2024
Ozark has 14,327 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $48,944 (24% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $148,900, the median rent is $694/month.
Ozark at a glance
- Population
- 14,327
- Median age
- 43.1State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $48,944State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $148,900State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $694/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 64.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.3%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Ozark a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Alabama median; unemployment of 9.1%; a poverty rate of 28.1%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Ozark
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ozark the median home value is $148,900, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $694 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,105 a month in housing costs.
Ozark median household income
The median household income in Ozark is $48,944 and the income per person is $31,192. 28.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Ozark: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,524
- Owner-occupied
- 64.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.1%
- Vacant
- 11.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.42
Ozark demographics
- Population
- 14,327
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 22.4%
- Households
- 5,790
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 14.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ozark ›
Education in Ozark
18.3% of adults 25 and older in Ozark have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 8.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ozark
- Unemployment rate
- 9.1%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Drive alone
- 81.6%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.9%
Ozark vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark | 14,327 | $48,944 | $148,900 | $694 |
| Newton | 1,329 | $60,030 | $89,500 | $650 |
| Ariton | 614 | $50,000 | $206,600 | $833 |
| Pinckard | 672 | $58,162 | $158,900 | $750 |
| Daleville | 4,919 | $45,324 | $126,000 | $864 |
| Level Plains | 1,667 | $77,000 | $137,500 | $1,057 |
| Midland City | 1,603 | $28,438 | $150,400 | $609 |
| Napier Field | 422 | $41,875 | $82,100 | $857 |
| Enterprise | 29,505 | $73,125 | $202,900 | $1,098 |
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What is the median household income in Ozark, AL?
The median household income in Ozark is $48,944, 24% 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 Ozark?
The median home value in Ozark is $148,900, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Ozark?
The median gross rent in Ozark is $694 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Ozark, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Alabama median; unemployment of 9.1%; a poverty rate of 28.1%.
What is the median age in Ozark?
The median age in Ozark is 43.1 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Ozark?
The average commute to work in Ozark is 24 minutes; 5.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ozark?
The unemployment rate in Ozark is 9.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ozark?
18.3% of adults in Ozark 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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