Living in Selmont-West Selmont, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Selmont-West Selmont · Census data 2020–2024
Selmont-West Selmont has 2,150 residents with a median age of 33. The median household income is $32,443 (49% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $69,000, the median rent is $493/month.
Selmont-West Selmont at a glance
- Population
- 2,150
- Median age
- 33State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $32,443State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $69,000State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $493/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 84.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.7%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Selmont-West Selmont a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 28.2%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Selmont-West Selmont
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Selmont-West Selmont the median home value is $69,000, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $493 per month, which is 27.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $767 a month in housing costs.
Selmont-West Selmont median household income
The median household income in Selmont-West Selmont is $32,443 and the income per person is $16,702. 28.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Selmont-West Selmont: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 935
- Owner-occupied
- 84.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.7%
- Vacant
- 21.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.91
Selmont-West Selmont demographics
- Population
- 2,150
- Median age
- 33
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.2%
- Households
- 738
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Selmont-West Selmont ›
Education in Selmont-West Selmont
24.7% of adults 25 and older in Selmont-West Selmont have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 0.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Selmont-West Selmont
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 92.7%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 65.7%
Selmont-West Selmont vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selmont-West Selmont | 2,150 | $32,443 | $69,000 | $493 |
| Selma | 17,057 | $33,197 | $96,500 | $713 |
| Valley Grande | 4,047 | $58,929 | $133,100 | $761 |
| White Hall | 875 | $34,375 | — | $877 |
| Autaugaville | 809 | $49,643 | $144,000 | $383 |
| Mosses | 836 | $26,568 | $66,500 | $528 |
| Gordonville | 275 | $41,528 | $68,100 | — |
| Marion | 2,886 | $35,842 | $108,700 | $588 |
| Billingsley | 115 | $44,479 | $113,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Selmont-West Selmont, AL?
The median household income in Selmont-West Selmont is $32,443, 49% 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 Selmont-West Selmont?
The median home value in Selmont-West Selmont is $69,000, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Selmont-West Selmont?
The median gross rent in Selmont-West Selmont is $493 per month, about 27.6% of household income.
Is Selmont-West Selmont, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 28.2%.
What is the median age in Selmont-West Selmont?
The median age in Selmont-West Selmont is 33 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Selmont-West Selmont?
The average commute to work in Selmont-West Selmont is 40 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Selmont-West Selmont?
The unemployment rate in Selmont-West Selmont is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Selmont-West Selmont?
24.7% of adults in Selmont-West Selmont 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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