Living in Sumiton, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sumiton · Census data 2020–2024
Sumiton has 2,459 residents with a median age of 40.3. The median household income is $65,568 (about the same as the Alabama median), the median home value is $180,700, the median rent is $850/month.
Sumiton at a glance
- Population
- 2,459
- Median age
- 40.3State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $65,568State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $180,700State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $850/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 69.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.3%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Sumiton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Alabama median; home values 14% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Sumiton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sumiton the median home value is $180,700, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,299 a month in housing costs.
Sumiton median household income
The median household income in Sumiton is $65,568 and the income per person is $30,583. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Sumiton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,222
- Owner-occupied
- 69.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.1%
- Vacant
- 13%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.29
Sumiton demographics
- Population
- 2,459
- Median age
- 40.3
- Under 18
- 16.9%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 1,063
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sumiton ›
Education in Sumiton
13.3% of adults 25 and older in Sumiton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sumiton
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Drive alone
- 78.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.2%
Sumiton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumiton | 2,459 | $65,568 | $180,700 | $850 |
| Dora | 2,668 | $61,892 | $155,100 | $761 |
| West Jefferson | 581 | $41,406 | $156,200 | $750 |
| Sipsey | 288 | $26,750 | $101,000 | $921 |
| Cordova | 1,511 | $37,662 | $87,100 | $460 |
| Cardiff | 125 | $11,533 | $80,000 | $326 |
| Graysville | 2,509 | $70,208 | $116,900 | $1,120 |
| Adamsville | 4,266 | $62,500 | $145,700 | $1,347 |
| Mount Olive | 3,567 | $82,234 | $224,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Sumiton, AL?
The median household income in Sumiton is $65,568, about the same as 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 Sumiton?
The median home value in Sumiton is $180,700, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Sumiton?
The median gross rent in Sumiton is $850 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Sumiton, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Alabama median; home values 14% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
What is the median age in Sumiton?
The median age in Sumiton is 40.3 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Sumiton?
The average commute to work in Sumiton is 29 minutes; 3.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sumiton?
The unemployment rate in Sumiton is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sumiton?
13.3% of adults in Sumiton 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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