In Etowah, Alabama, the median home price is $188,813, compared with the Alabama median of $232,587; median household income is $54,563; the population is 103,105; schools rate 6.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 274.5 per 100k; and the average commute is 25.5 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Etowah at a glance
Population
103,105
Median Household Income
$54,563
Typical Home Value
$188,813
School District Rating
6.3
Violent Crime Rate
274.5
Avg Commute Time
25.5
About Etowah
Etowah has a population of 103,105. The median home value is $188,813, 19% below the Alabama median. Median household income is $54,563 (15% below the Alabama median). The most populated towns are Gadsden, Mountainboro, and Hokes Bluff.
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 Etowah
7 towns, by population.
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Etowah at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Etowah?
- Etowah has a population of 103,105 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Etowah?
- The median home value in Etowah is $188,813. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Etowah?
- Median household income in Etowah is $54,563 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Etowah in?
- Etowah is in Alabama.
- How many towns are in Etowah?
- Etowah contains 7 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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