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Alabama: Cost of Living, Schools & Demographics by County

Housing prices, schools, crime, commute, and demographics for Alabama, county by county. Free, data-only, no listings.

Alabama at a glance

Population

5,086,768

Median Household Income

$63,999

Typical Home Value

$232,587

School District Rating

6.2

Violent Crime Rate

372.3

Avg Commute Time

25.5

About Alabama on hearthmap

hearthmap aggregates housing, demographic, school, crime, and environmental data for every county, town, and ZIP code in Alabama. Use the interactive map to compare areas side by side, filter by what matters to you, or rank places with a custom match score.

Data is refreshed periodically from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric in the app.

Counties in Alabama

67 counties, alphabetical.

Alabama at a glance: frequently asked questions

What is the population of Alabama?
Alabama has a population of 5,086,768 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
What is the median home price in Alabama?
The median home value in Alabama is $232,587. Hover any county on the map for that county's value, or open Compare to put two states side by side.
What is the median household income in Alabama?
Median household income in Alabama is $63,999 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
How many counties are in Alabama?
Alabama has 67 counties. Each county page on hearthmap shows housing, school, crime, and demographic data town by town.
What is the average commute time in Alabama?
The average one-way commute in Alabama is 25.5 minutes, based on US Census ACS journey-to-work data.

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