Living in Parrish, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Parrish · Census data 2020–2024
Parrish has 1,222 residents with a median age of 34. The median household income is $32,798 (49% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $56,800, the median rent is $1,005/month.
Parrish is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Parrish at a glance
- Population
- 1,222
- Median age
- 34State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $32,798State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $56,800State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $1,005/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 52.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Parrish a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.5%.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 29.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Parrish
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Parrish the median home value is $56,800, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,005 per month, which is 34.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,065 a month in housing costs.
Parrish median household income
The median household income in Parrish is $32,798 and the income per person is $20,479. 29.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Parrish: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 558
- Owner-occupied
- 52.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.3%
- Vacant
- 23.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.88
Parrish demographics
- Population
- 1,222
- Median age
- 34
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 11.6%
- Households
- 425
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Parrish ›
Education in Parrish
10.4% of adults 25 and older in Parrish have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 0.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Parrish
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Drive alone
- 69.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.9%
Parrish vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parrish | 1,222 | $32,798 | $56,800 | $1,005 |
| Cordova | 1,511 | $37,662 | $87,100 | $460 |
| Oakman | 934 | $35,208 | $92,600 | $283 |
| Jasper | 14,442 | $66,238 | $215,700 | $721 |
| Dora | 2,668 | $61,892 | $155,100 | $761 |
| Sipsey | 288 | $26,750 | $101,000 | $921 |
| Sumiton | 2,459 | $65,568 | $180,700 | $850 |
| West Jefferson | 581 | $41,406 | $156,200 | $750 |
| Carbon Hill | 1,536 | $24,605 | $61,100 | $557 |
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What is the median household income in Parrish, AL?
The median household income in Parrish is $32,798, 49% 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 Parrish?
The median home value in Parrish is $56,800, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Parrish?
The median gross rent in Parrish is $1,005 per month, about 34.3% of household income.
Is Parrish, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.5%. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 29.8%.
What is the median age in Parrish?
The median age in Parrish is 34 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Parrish?
The average commute to work in Parrish is 28 minutes; 5.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Parrish?
The unemployment rate in Parrish is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Parrish?
10.4% of adults in Parrish 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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