In Russell, Alabama, the median home price is $197,072; median household income is $51,197; the population is 58,811; schools rate 6.0 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 505.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 26.3 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Russell at a glance
Population
58,811
Median Household Income
$51,197
Typical Home Value
$197,072
School District Rating
6.0
Violent Crime Rate
505.0
Avg Commute Time
26.3
About Russell
Russell has a population of 58,811. The median home value is $197,072, 15% below the Alabama median. Median household income is $51,197 (20% below the Alabama median). The most populated towns are Phenix, Crawford, and Cottonton-Seale.
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 Russell
4 towns, by population.
Russell at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Russell?
- Russell has a population of 58,811 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Russell?
- The median home value in Russell is $197,072. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Russell?
- Median household income in Russell is $51,197 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Russell in?
- Russell is in Alabama.
- How many towns are in Russell?
- Russell contains 4 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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