Living in Alford, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alford · Census data 2020–2024
Alford has 354 residents with a median age of 55.5. The median household income is $49,157 (34% lower than the Florida median), the median rent is $785/month.
Alford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Alford at a glance
- Population
- 354
- Median age
- 55.5State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $49,157State: $74,568
- Median rent
- $785/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 74.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.4%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Alford a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 23.4%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Alford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Alford the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $785 per month, which is 35.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,083 a month in housing costs.
Alford median household income
The median household income in Alford is $49,157 and the income per person is $28,138. 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Alford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 260
- Owner-occupied
- 74.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.1%
- Vacant
- 32.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.02
32.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Alford has many vacation and second homes.
Alford demographics
- Population
- 354
- Median age
- 55.5
- Under 18
- 13.8%
- 65 and older
- 39%
- Households
- 175
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alford ›
Education in Alford
7.4% of adults 25 and older in Alford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alford
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 1.2%
- Drive alone
- 70.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
Alford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alford | 354 | $49,157 | — | $785 |
| Cottondale | 822 | $36,959 | $79,200 | $1,085 |
| Chipley | 3,683 | $46,193 | $143,700 | $761 |
| Marianna | 7,150 | $40,414 | $98,700 | $861 |
| Wausau | 320 | $32,500 | $68,400 | $869 |
| Jacob City | 230 | $37,917 | $62,500 | $798 |
| Campbellton | 217 | $50,208 | $77,100 | $1,125 |
| Altha | 457 | $29,583 | $84,500 | $900 |
| Bonifay | 2,797 | $40,896 | $142,100 | $868 |
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What is the median household income in Alford, FL?
The median household income in Alford is $49,157, 34% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Alford?
The median gross rent in Alford is $785 per month, about 35.3% of household income.
Is Alford, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 23.4%.
What is the median age in Alford?
The median age in Alford is 55.5 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Alford?
The average commute to work in Alford is 26 minutes; 1.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alford?
The unemployment rate in Alford is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alford?
7.4% of adults in Alford 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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