Living in Rogersville, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rogersville · Census data 2020–2024
Rogersville has 1,260 residents with a median age of 36.8. The median household income is $66,127 (3% higher than the Alabama median), the median home value is $185,800, the median rent is $912/month.
Rogersville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rogersville at a glance
- Population
- 1,260
- Median age
- 36.8State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $66,127State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $185,800State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $912/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 74.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.3%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Rogersville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 3% higher than the Alabama median; home values 11% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 9.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Rogersville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rogersville the median home value is $185,800, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $912 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,233 a month in housing costs.
Rogersville median household income
The median household income in Rogersville is $66,127 and the income per person is $44,797. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Rogersville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 686
- Owner-occupied
- 74.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.9%
- Vacant
- 14.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.16
Rogersville demographics
- Population
- 1,260
- Median age
- 36.8
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 584
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rogersville ›
Education in Rogersville
20.3% of adults 25 and older in Rogersville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rogersville
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Drive alone
- 88.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.7%
Rogersville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogersville | 1,260 | $66,127 | $185,800 | $912 |
| Anderson | 410 | $110,682 | $304,300 | $900 |
| North Courtland | 427 | $32,813 | — | $346 |
| Lexington | 638 | $57,356 | $202,400 | $642 |
| Courtland | 723 | $47,679 | — | $655 |
| Town Creek | 979 | $43,229 | $118,000 | $627 |
| Lester | 181 | $80,833 | $220,800 | — |
| Killen | 1,150 | $69,722 | $175,000 | $960 |
| Hillsboro | 527 | $61,818 | $121,100 | $681 |
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What is the median household income in Rogersville, AL?
The median household income in Rogersville is $66,127, 3% 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 Rogersville?
The median home value in Rogersville is $185,800, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Rogersville?
The median gross rent in Rogersville is $912 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is Rogersville, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 3% higher than the Alabama median; home values 11% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 9.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Rogersville?
The median age in Rogersville is 36.8 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Rogersville?
The average commute to work in Rogersville is 35 minutes; 9.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rogersville?
The unemployment rate in Rogersville is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rogersville?
20.3% of adults in Rogersville 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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