Living in Toxey, Alabama

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Toxey · Census data 2020–2024

Toxey has 239 residents with a median age of 52.2. The median household income is $62,857 (about the same as the Alabama median), the median home value is $181,300.

Toxey is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Toxey at a glance

Population
239
Median age
52.2State: 39.3
Median household income
$62,857State: $63,999
Median home value
$181,300State: $209,900
Homeowners
86.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
Average commute
74 min

Is Toxey a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 14% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 0.4%.

Cons: Median household income about the same as the Alabama median; an average commute of 74 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%.

The weather is best in March to May and October.

Cost of living in Toxey

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Toxey the median home value is $181,300, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,333 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Toxey$181,300
Alabama$209,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Alabama$1,007
United States$1,413

Toxey median household income

The median household income in Toxey is $62,857 and the income per person is $41,806. 0.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).

Median household income

Toxey$62,857
Alabama$63,999
United States$80,734

Housing in Toxey: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
120
Owner-occupied
86.5%
Renter-occupied
13.5%
Vacant
20%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1982
Average household size
2.49

Toxey demographics

Population
239
Median age
52.2
Under 18
12.1%
65 and older
25.1%
Households
96
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
1.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White65.3%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black25.5%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Toxey ›

Education in Toxey

25.3% of adults 25 and older in Toxey have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Toxey25.3%
Alabama28.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Toxey

Unemployment rate
6.2%State: 4.7%
Average commute
74 minState: 26 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
56.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
59.4%

Toxey vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Toxey239$62,857$181,300—
Gilbertown770$70,156$160,400$983
Silas559$66,250$87,600—
Butler2,386$47,350$145,300$744
Coffeeville237$30,156$82,000—
Lisman437$38,235——
Millry520$39,167$156,500$370
Shubuta553$55,000$85,700$663
De Soto178$35,139$218,800—

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Living in Toxey: FAQ

What is the median household income in Toxey, AL?

The median household income in Toxey is $62,857, 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 Toxey?

The median home value in Toxey is $181,300, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.

Is Toxey, AL a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 14% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 0.4%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Alabama median; an average commute of 74 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%.

What is the median age in Toxey?

The median age in Toxey is 52.2 years (Alabama: 39.3).

How long is the commute in Toxey?

The average commute to work in Toxey is 74 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Toxey?

The unemployment rate in Toxey is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Toxey?

25.3% of adults in Toxey 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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