In Dale, Alabama, the median home price is $164,984, compared with the Alabama median of $232,587; median household income is $54,963; the population is 49,599; schools rate 6.5 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 552.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 22.5 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Dale at a glance
Population
49,599
Median Household Income
$54,963
Typical Home Value
$164,984
School District Rating
6.5
Violent Crime Rate
552.6
Avg Commute Time
22.5
About Dale
Dale has a population of 49,599. The median home value is $164,984, 29% below the Alabama median. Median household income is $54,963 (14% below the Alabama median). The most populated towns are Ozark, Daleville, and Newton-Midland.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Dale
5 towns, by population.
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Dale at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Dale?
- Dale has a population of 49,599 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Dale?
- The median home value in Dale is $164,984. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Dale?
- Median household income in Dale is $54,963 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Dale in?
- Dale is in Alabama.
- How many towns are in Dale?
- Dale contains 5 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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