Living in Theodore, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Theodore · Census data 2020–2024
Theodore has 4,964 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $67,864 (6% higher than the Alabama median), the median home value is $154,900, the median rent is $1,244/month.
Theodore at a glance
- Population
- 4,964
- Median age
- 43.1State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $67,864State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $154,900State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $1,244/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 91.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Theodore a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Alabama median; home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 20.7%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Theodore
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Theodore the median home value is $154,900, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,244 per month, which is 27.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,221 a month in housing costs.
Theodore median household income
The median household income in Theodore is $67,864 and the income per person is $33,217. 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Theodore: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,524
- Owner-occupied
- 91.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.1%
- Vacant
- 8.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.14
Theodore demographics
- Population
- 4,964
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 12.4%
- Households
- 2,309
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Theodore ›
Education in Theodore
22.5% of adults 25 and older in Theodore have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 9.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Theodore
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Drive alone
- 93.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Theodore vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theodore | 4,964 | $67,864 | $154,900 | $1,244 |
| Tillmans Corner | 17,677 | $60,837 | $166,700 | $908 |
| Belle Fontaine | 772 | $107,857 | $227,800 | — |
| Bayou La Batre | 1,881 | $37,679 | $87,800 | $880 |
| Mobile | 203,416 | $53,558 | $193,300 | $1,068 |
| Grand Bay | 3,553 | $62,112 | $142,400 | $951 |
| Prichard | 18,961 | $36,588 | $85,700 | $922 |
| Point Clear | 1,511 | $46,097 | $867,500 | — |
| Chickasaw | 6,332 | $46,559 | $117,500 | $960 |
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What is the median household income in Theodore, AL?
The median household income in Theodore is $67,864, 6% 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 Theodore?
The median home value in Theodore is $154,900, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Theodore?
The median gross rent in Theodore is $1,244 per month, about 27.3% of household income.
Is Theodore, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Alabama median; home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 20.7%.
What is the median age in Theodore?
The median age in Theodore is 43.1 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Theodore?
The average commute to work in Theodore is 25 minutes; 3.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Theodore?
The unemployment rate in Theodore is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Theodore?
22.5% of adults in Theodore 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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