Living in Stevenson, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Stevenson · Census data 2020–2024
Stevenson has 1,995 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median household income is $53,958 (16% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $156,900, the median rent is $917/month.
Stevenson at a glance
- Population
- 1,995
- Median age
- 41.8State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $53,958State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $156,900State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $917/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 57.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.2%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Stevenson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 17%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Stevenson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Stevenson the median home value is $156,900, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $917 per month, which is 30.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,454 a month in housing costs.
Stevenson median household income
The median household income in Stevenson is $53,958 and the income per person is $29,985. 17% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Stevenson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,057
- Owner-occupied
- 57.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.7%
- Vacant
- 18.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.31
Stevenson demographics
- Population
- 1,995
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 12.8%
- Households
- 865
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Stevenson ›
Education in Stevenson
16.2% of adults 25 and older in Stevenson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Stevenson
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Drive alone
- 88.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Stevenson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenson | 1,995 | $53,958 | $156,900 | $917 |
| Bridgeport | 2,246 | $34,481 | $94,000 | $569 |
| South Pittsburg | 3,013 | $57,865 | $187,100 | $643 |
| New Hope | 862 | $77,727 | $179,600 | $775 |
| Pisgah | 923 | $54,167 | $134,400 | $506 |
| Kimball | 1,639 | $60,543 | $231,400 | $754 |
| Hollywood | 942 | $51,071 | $113,200 | $1,096 |
| Ider | 731 | $54,444 | $162,900 | $760 |
| Hytop | 726 | $66,458 | $144,800 | $733 |
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What is the median household income in Stevenson, AL?
The median household income in Stevenson is $53,958, 16% 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 Stevenson?
The median home value in Stevenson is $156,900, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Stevenson?
The median gross rent in Stevenson is $917 per month, about 30.4% of household income.
Is Stevenson, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 17%.
What is the median age in Stevenson?
The median age in Stevenson is 41.8 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Stevenson?
The average commute to work in Stevenson is 32 minutes; 4.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Stevenson?
The unemployment rate in Stevenson is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Stevenson?
16.2% of adults in Stevenson 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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