Living in Pea Ridge, Alabama

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

Pea Ridge has 718 residents with a median age of 49.9. The median household income is $63,889 (about the same as the Alabama median), the median home value is $98,000.

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

Pea Ridge at a glance

Population
718
Median age
49.9State: 39.3
Median household income
$63,889State: $63,999
Median home value
$98,000State: $209,900
Homeowners
95.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
11%
Average commute
30 min

Is Pea Ridge a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 10.2%.

Cons: Median household income about the same as the Alabama median; an average commute of 30 minutes.

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

Cost of living in Pea Ridge

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pea Ridge the median home value is $98,000, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,417 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Pea Ridge$98,000
Alabama$209,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Alabama$1,007
United States$1,413

Pea Ridge median household income

The median household income in Pea Ridge is $63,889 and the income per person is $30,479. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).

Median household income

Pea Ridge$63,889
Alabama$63,999
United States$80,734

Housing in Pea Ridge: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
351
Owner-occupied
95.2%
Renter-occupied
4.8%
Vacant
17.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1979
Average household size
2.48

Pea Ridge demographics

Population
718
Median age
49.9
Under 18
16.4%
65 and older
25.2%
Households
290
Foreign-born
0.6%
Veterans
8.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White95.8%
Hispanic or Latino0.6%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pea Ridge ›

Education in Pea Ridge

11% of adults 25 and older in Pea Ridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Pea Ridge11%
Alabama28.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Pea Ridge

Unemployment rate
3.1%State: 4.7%
Average commute
30 minState: 26 min
Work from home
18.7%
Drive alone
72%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
77.2%

Pea Ridge vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Pea Ridge718$63,889$98,000—
Wilton804$54,750$162,100$481
Montevallo7,556$56,626$220,700$956
Brantleyville845$47,917$33,000$1,102
Alabaster33,917$91,357$261,700$1,372
West Blocton1,077$40,560$99,500—
Helena21,769$115,139$330,700$1,574
Calera17,714$87,194$235,300$1,601
McCalla13,253$87,468$279,900$1,777

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Living in Pea Ridge: FAQ

What is the median household income in Pea Ridge, AL?

The median household income in Pea Ridge is $63,889, 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 Pea Ridge?

The median home value in Pea Ridge is $98,000, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.

Is Pea Ridge, AL a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 10.2%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Alabama median; an average commute of 30 minutes.

What is the median age in Pea Ridge?

The median age in Pea Ridge is 49.9 years (Alabama: 39.3).

How long is the commute in Pea Ridge?

The average commute to work in Pea Ridge is 30 minutes; 18.7% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Pea Ridge?

The unemployment rate in Pea Ridge is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Pea Ridge?

11% of adults in Pea Ridge 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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