Living in Samson, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Samson · Census data 2020–2024
Samson has 1,669 residents with a median age of 40.6. The median household income is $33,424 (48% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $91,100, the median rent is $762/month.
Samson at a glance
- Population
- 1,669
- Median age
- 40.6State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $33,424State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $91,100State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $762/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 53.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Samson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 11.6%; a poverty rate of 37.4%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Samson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Samson the median home value is $91,100, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $762 per month, which is 27% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,208 a month in housing costs.
Samson median household income
The median household income in Samson is $33,424 and the income per person is $23,001. 37.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Samson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 930
- Owner-occupied
- 53.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.1%
- Vacant
- 21.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.27
Samson demographics
- Population
- 1,669
- Median age
- 40.6
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 733
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Samson ›
Education in Samson
7.2% of adults 25 and older in Samson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 1.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Samson
- Unemployment rate
- 11.6%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Drive alone
- 77.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.7%
Samson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samson | 1,669 | $33,424 | $91,100 | $762 |
| Coffee Springs | 283 | $40,917 | $69,200 | $954 |
| Kinston | 704 | $43,036 | $70,500 | $708 |
| Geneva | 4,225 | $47,102 | $100,600 | $564 |
| Onycha | 238 | $47,639 | $55,000 | $600 |
| Opp | 6,709 | $41,347 | $115,700 | $720 |
| Paxton | 686 | $61,136 | $171,200 | $860 |
| Horn Hill | 215 | $36,250 | $150,000 | $707 |
| Enterprise | 29,505 | $73,125 | $202,900 | $1,098 |
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What is the median household income in Samson, AL?
The median household income in Samson is $33,424, 48% 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 Samson?
The median home value in Samson is $91,100, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Samson?
The median gross rent in Samson is $762 per month, about 27% of household income.
Is Samson, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 11.6%; a poverty rate of 37.4%.
What is the median age in Samson?
The median age in Samson is 40.6 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Samson?
The average commute to work in Samson is 29 minutes; 5.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Samson?
The unemployment rate in Samson is 11.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Samson?
7.2% of adults in Samson 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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