Living in Pinson, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pinson · Census data 2020–2024
Pinson has 7,832 residents with a median age of 33.4. The median household income is $76,410 (19% higher than the Alabama median), the median home value is $212,000, the median rent is $1,509/month.
Pinson at a glance
- Population
- 7,832
- Median age
- 33.4State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $76,410State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $212,000State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $1,509/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 80.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Pinson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Alabama median; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Pinson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pinson the median home value is $212,000, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,509 per month, which is 24.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,447 a month in housing costs.
Pinson median household income
The median household income in Pinson is $76,410 and the income per person is $32,008. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Pinson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,990
- Owner-occupied
- 80.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.6%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.76
Pinson demographics
- Population
- 7,832
- Median age
- 33.4
- Under 18
- 30.8%
- 65 and older
- 15.4%
- Households
- 2,842
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pinson ›
Education in Pinson
14% of adults 25 and older in Pinson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pinson
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 83.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Pinson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinson | 7,832 | $76,410 | $212,000 | $1,509 |
| Clay | 10,273 | $81,920 | $220,600 | $2,240 |
| Grayson Valley | 6,077 | $64,597 | $148,400 | $1,312 |
| Center Point | 15,914 | $56,417 | $151,700 | $1,218 |
| Trussville | 26,673 | $123,275 | $370,300 | $1,711 |
| Remlap | 2,761 | $64,677 | $208,900 | — |
| County Line | 358 | $61,250 | $95,000 | $694 |
| Morris | 2,673 | $101,563 | $241,400 | $797 |
| Gardendale | 16,534 | $82,192 | $252,600 | $1,299 |
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What is the median household income in Pinson, AL?
The median household income in Pinson is $76,410, 19% higher 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 Pinson?
The median home value in Pinson is $212,000, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Pinson?
The median gross rent in Pinson is $1,509 per month, about 24.1% of household income.
Is Pinson, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Alabama median; a poverty rate of 10.6%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%.
What is the median age in Pinson?
The median age in Pinson is 33.4 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Pinson?
The average commute to work in Pinson is 31 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pinson?
The unemployment rate in Pinson is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pinson?
14% of adults in Pinson 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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