Living in Powell, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Powell · Census data 2020–2024
Powell has 912 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $61,786 (3% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $116,400, the median rent is $931/month.
Powell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Powell at a glance
- Population
- 912
- Median age
- 36.9State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $61,786State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $116,400State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $931/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 72.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Powell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 3% lower than the Alabama median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 30.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Powell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Powell the median home value is $116,400, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $931 per month, which is 18% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,308 a month in housing costs.
Powell median household income
The median household income in Powell is $61,786 and the income per person is $20,120. 30.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Powell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 346
- Owner-occupied
- 72.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.9%
- Vacant
- 20.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.80
Powell demographics
- Population
- 912
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 276
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Powell ›
Education in Powell
8.4% of adults 25 and older in Powell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Powell
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 1.7%
- Drive alone
- 77%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.7%
Powell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powell | 912 | $61,786 | $116,400 | $931 |
| Rainsville | 5,702 | $74,046 | $230,400 | $519 |
| Shiloh | 383 | $61,538 | $113,900 | $725 |
| Dutton | 435 | $63,750 | $113,800 | $769 |
| Sylvania | 1,925 | $56,161 | $161,500 | $692 |
| Fyffe | 1,190 | $34,870 | $113,300 | $565 |
| Section | 1,069 | $47,500 | $156,000 | $638 |
| Pine Ridge | 506 | $58,750 | — | $852 |
| Lakeview | 102 | $63,125 | $103,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Powell, AL?
The median household income in Powell is $61,786, 3% 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 Powell?
The median home value in Powell is $116,400, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Powell?
The median gross rent in Powell is $931 per month, about 18% of household income.
Is Powell, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 3% lower than the Alabama median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 30.8%.
What is the median age in Powell?
The median age in Powell is 36.9 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Powell?
The average commute to work in Powell is 22 minutes; 1.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Powell?
The unemployment rate in Powell is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Powell?
8.4% of adults in Powell 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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