Living in West Blocton, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Blocton · Census data 2020–2024
West Blocton has 1,077 residents with a median age of 40. The median household income is $40,560 (37% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $99,500.
West Blocton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Blocton at a glance
- Population
- 1,077
- Median age
- 40State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $40,560State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $99,500State: $209,900
- Homeowners
- 78.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.8%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is West Blocton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 10.1%; a poverty rate of 24%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in West Blocton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Blocton the median home value is $99,500, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 19% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,049 a month in housing costs.
West Blocton median household income
The median household income in West Blocton is $40,560 and the income per person is $22,272. 24% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in West Blocton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 483
- Owner-occupied
- 78.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.7%
- Vacant
- 7.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.41
West Blocton demographics
- Population
- 1,077
- Median age
- 40
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 446
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Blocton ›
Education in West Blocton
12.8% of adults 25 and older in West Blocton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Blocton
- Unemployment rate
- 10.1%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 1.4%
- Drive alone
- 86.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.9%
West Blocton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Blocton | 1,077 | $40,560 | $99,500 | — |
| Woodstock | 1,218 | $73,438 | $195,800 | $1,027 |
| Vance | 2,105 | $94,545 | $225,400 | $1,550 |
| Pea Ridge | 718 | $63,889 | $98,000 | — |
| Centreville | 2,741 | $39,477 | $161,300 | $731 |
| Lake View | 4,063 | $101,487 | $304,400 | $1,676 |
| Brent | 4,010 | $22,660 | $146,500 | $537 |
| Coaling | 2,573 | $81,370 | $228,000 | $1,254 |
| McCalla | 13,253 | $87,468 | $279,900 | $1,777 |
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What is the median household income in West Blocton, AL?
The median household income in West Blocton is $40,560, 37% 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 West Blocton?
The median home value in West Blocton is $99,500, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
Is West Blocton, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 10.1%; a poverty rate of 24%.
What is the median age in West Blocton?
The median age in West Blocton is 40 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in West Blocton?
The average commute to work in West Blocton is 33 minutes; 1.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Blocton?
The unemployment rate in West Blocton is 10.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Blocton?
12.8% of adults in West Blocton 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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