Living in West End-Cobb Town, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West End-Cobb Town · Census data 2020–2024
West End-Cobb Town has 3,453 residents with a median age of 34. The median household income is $55,323 (14% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $83,900, the median rent is $779/month.
West End-Cobb Town at a glance
- Population
- 3,453
- Median age
- 34State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $55,323State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $83,900State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $779/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 69.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is West End-Cobb Town a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Alabama median; unemployment of 15.3%; a poverty rate of 22.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in West End-Cobb Town
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West End-Cobb Town the median home value is $83,900, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $779 per month, which is 24.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $950 a month in housing costs.
West End-Cobb Town median household income
The median household income in West End-Cobb Town is $55,323 and the income per person is $23,706. 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in West End-Cobb Town: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,520
- Owner-occupied
- 69.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.9%
- Vacant
- 20.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.85
West End-Cobb Town demographics
- Population
- 3,453
- Median age
- 34
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 1,212
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West End-Cobb Town ›
Education in West End-Cobb Town
9.2% of adults 25 and older in West End-Cobb Town have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 2.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West End-Cobb Town
- Unemployment rate
- 15.3%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.3%
- Drive alone
- 91.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.3%
West End-Cobb Town vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West End-Cobb Town | 3,453 | $55,323 | $83,900 | $779 |
| Hobson City | 1,142 | $47,361 | $108,200 | $475 |
| Oxford | 22,063 | $74,268 | $170,900 | $925 |
| Anniston | 21,271 | $46,668 | $158,800 | $799 |
| Saks | 10,681 | $49,753 | $116,400 | $898 |
| Alexandria | 3,475 | $85,089 | $197,700 | $931 |
| Weaver | 3,324 | $49,435 | $162,300 | $885 |
| Munford | 1,508 | $42,284 | $78,200 | $778 |
| Choccolocco | 2,620 | $78,858 | $262,900 | $858 |
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What is the median household income in West End-Cobb Town, AL?
The median household income in West End-Cobb Town is $55,323, 14% 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 End-Cobb Town?
The median home value in West End-Cobb Town is $83,900, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in West End-Cobb Town?
The median gross rent in West End-Cobb Town is $779 per month, about 24.8% of household income.
Is West End-Cobb Town, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Alabama median; unemployment of 15.3%; a poverty rate of 22.7%.
What is the median age in West End-Cobb Town?
The median age in West End-Cobb Town is 34 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in West End-Cobb Town?
The average commute to work in West End-Cobb Town is 22 minutes; 2.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West End-Cobb Town?
The unemployment rate in West End-Cobb Town is 15.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West End-Cobb Town?
9.2% of adults in West End-Cobb Town 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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