Living in Providence, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Providence · Census data 2020–2024
Providence has 112 residents with a median age of 62.8. The median household income is $50,000 (22% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $165,900.
Providence is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Providence at a glance
- Population
- 112
- Median age
- 62.8State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $50,000State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $165,900State: $209,900
- Homeowners
- 85.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.3%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Providence a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Providence
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Providence the median home value is $165,900, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Providence median household income
The median household income in Providence is $50,000 and the income per person is $35,545. 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Providence: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 88
- Owner-occupied
- 85.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.8%
- Vacant
- 38.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.07
38.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Providence has many vacation and second homes.
Providence demographics
- Population
- 112
- Median age
- 62.8
- Under 18
- 10.7%
- 65 and older
- 49.1%
- Households
- 54
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 16%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Providence ›
Education in Providence
7.3% of adults 25 and older in Providence have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Providence
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 96.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.9%
Providence vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 112 | $50,000 | $165,900 | — |
| Linden | 1,961 | $38,667 | $92,400 | $768 |
| Thomaston | 308 | $58,125 | $92,700 | $1,094 |
| Demopolis | 6,908 | $34,802 | $183,600 | $692 |
| Faunsdale | 140 | $99,583 | — | — |
| Sweet Water | 216 | $52,411 | $161,600 | $780 |
| Pennington | 591 | $29,052 | $90,800 | $385 |
| Uniontown | 1,798 | $33,750 | $67,300 | $475 |
| Forkland | 660 | $29,423 | $66,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Providence, AL?
The median household income in Providence is $50,000, 22% 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 Providence?
The median home value in Providence is $165,900, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
Is Providence, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.9%.
What is the median age in Providence?
The median age in Providence is 62.8 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Providence?
The average commute to work in Providence is 32 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Providence?
The unemployment rate in Providence is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Providence?
7.3% of adults in Providence 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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