Living in Reece City, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Reece City · Census data 2020–2024
Reece City has 784 residents with a median age of 53. The median household income is $66,705 (4% higher than the Alabama median), the median home value is $153,800, the median rent is $1,139/month.
Reece City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Reece City at a glance
- Population
- 784
- Median age
- 53State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $66,705State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $153,800State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $1,139/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 93.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.5%
- Average commute
- 45 min
Is Reece City a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Alabama median; home values 27% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 45 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Reece City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Reece City the median home value is $153,800, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,139 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,165 a month in housing costs.
Reece City median household income
The median household income in Reece City is $66,705 and the income per person is $33,523. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Reece City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 377
- Owner-occupied
- 93.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.3%
- Vacant
- 16.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.49
Reece City demographics
- Population
- 784
- Median age
- 53
- Under 18
- 14.3%
- 65 and older
- 23.9%
- Households
- 315
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Reece City ›
Education in Reece City
24.5% of adults 25 and older in Reece City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 9.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Reece City
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 45 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Drive alone
- 81.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
Reece City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reece City | 784 | $66,705 | $153,800 | $1,139 |
| Lookout Mountain | 1,120 | $80,362 | $158,300 | — |
| Gadsden | 33,374 | $40,345 | $116,800 | $808 |
| Carlisle-Rockledge | 1,993 | $60,360 | $115,900 | $550 |
| Whitesboro | 1,918 | $67,188 | $154,400 | $1,028 |
| Tidmore Bend | 1,192 | $60,729 | $162,500 | $1,257 |
| Ivalee | 809 | $41,198 | $140,600 | $714 |
| Egypt | 616 | $37,250 | $207,600 | — |
| Attalla | 5,775 | $59,215 | $126,100 | $743 |
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What is the median household income in Reece City, AL?
The median household income in Reece City is $66,705, 4% 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 Reece City?
The median home value in Reece City is $153,800, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Reece City?
The median gross rent in Reece City is $1,139 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Reece City, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Alabama median; home values 27% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 45 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
What is the median age in Reece City?
The median age in Reece City is 53 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Reece City?
The average commute to work in Reece City is 45 minutes; 5.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Reece City?
The unemployment rate in Reece City is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Reece City?
24.5% of adults in Reece City 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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