Living in Weaver, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Weaver · Census data 2020–2024
Weaver has 3,324 residents with a median age of 34.7. The median household income is $49,435 (23% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $162,300, the median rent is $885/month.
Weaver at a glance
- Population
- 3,324
- Median age
- 34.7State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $49,435State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $162,300State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $885/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 71.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Weaver a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.6%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Weaver
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Weaver the median home value is $162,300, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $885 per month, which is 21.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,157 a month in housing costs.
Weaver median household income
The median household income in Weaver is $49,435 and the income per person is $27,679. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Weaver: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,327
- Owner-occupied
- 71.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.1%
- Vacant
- 8.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.73
Weaver demographics
- Population
- 3,324
- Median age
- 34.7
- Under 18
- 27.6%
- 65 and older
- 13.9%
- Households
- 1,217
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Weaver ›
Education in Weaver
31.6% of adults 25 and older in Weaver have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 15.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Weaver
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 1.9%
- Drive alone
- 97.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Weaver vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weaver | 3,324 | $49,435 | $162,300 | $885 |
| Alexandria | 3,475 | $85,089 | $197,700 | $931 |
| Saks | 10,681 | $49,753 | $116,400 | $898 |
| Jacksonville | 14,437 | $51,814 | $185,500 | $820 |
| Anniston | 21,271 | $46,668 | $158,800 | $799 |
| White Plains | 919 | $60,918 | — | — |
| West End-Cobb Town | 3,453 | $55,323 | $83,900 | $779 |
| Choccolocco | 2,620 | $78,858 | $262,900 | $858 |
| Hobson City | 1,142 | $47,361 | $108,200 | $475 |
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What is the median household income in Weaver, AL?
The median household income in Weaver is $49,435, 23% 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 Weaver?
The median home value in Weaver is $162,300, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Weaver?
The median gross rent in Weaver is $885 per month, about 21.2% of household income.
Is Weaver, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.6%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
What is the median age in Weaver?
The median age in Weaver is 34.7 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Weaver?
The average commute to work in Weaver is 28 minutes; 1.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Weaver?
The unemployment rate in Weaver is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Weaver?
31.6% of adults in Weaver 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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