Living in Reeltown, Alabama

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

Reeltown has 980 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $83,523 (31% higher than the Alabama median), the median home value is $114,200.

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

Reeltown at a glance

Population
980
Median age
37.1State: 39.3
Median household income
$83,523State: $63,999
Median home value
$114,200State: $209,900
Homeowners
90.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
Average commute
32 min

Is Reeltown a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the Alabama median; home values 46% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.6%.

Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes.

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

Cost of living in Reeltown

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Reeltown the median home value is $114,200, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,101 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Reeltown$114,200
Alabama$209,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Alabama$1,007
United States$1,413

Reeltown median household income

The median household income in Reeltown is $83,523 and the income per person is $29,018. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).

Median household income

Reeltown$83,523
Alabama$63,999
United States$80,734

Housing in Reeltown: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
421
Owner-occupied
90.9%
Renter-occupied
9.1%
Vacant
24%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
2001
Average household size
3.06

Reeltown demographics

Population
980
Median age
37.1
Under 18
28.9%
65 and older
7.3%
Households
320
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White58.2%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black34.9%
Asian0%

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

Education in Reeltown

13.3% of adults 25 and older in Reeltown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Reeltown13.3%
Alabama28.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Reeltown

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.7%
Average commute
32 minState: 26 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
65.3%
Public transit
4.9%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
76.9%

Reeltown vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Reeltown980$83,523$114,200—
Tallassee5,134$66,752$144,600$964
Franklin981$85,817$77,900$746
Notasulga1,050$42,411$137,500$698
Loachapoka223$41,985$220,200$905
Tuskegee8,938$38,000$104,800$757
Eclectic1,141$49,904$161,800$699
Shorter404$48,125$98,600—
Dadeville2,993$67,147$171,600$1,110

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Living in Reeltown: FAQ

What is the median household income in Reeltown, AL?

The median household income in Reeltown is $83,523, 31% 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 Reeltown?

The median home value in Reeltown is $114,200, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.

Is Reeltown, AL a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the Alabama median; home values 46% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes.

What is the median age in Reeltown?

The median age in Reeltown is 37.1 years (Alabama: 39.3).

How long is the commute in Reeltown?

The average commute to work in Reeltown is 32 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Reeltown?

The unemployment rate in Reeltown is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Reeltown?

13.3% of adults in Reeltown 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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