Abbeville, AL

Abbeville, AL

At a Glance

How Abbeville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Abbeville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Abbeville a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Abbeville residents earn a median household income of $32,778 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,889. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 420 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Abbeville is $98,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,311. Median rent is $554/month, with 32.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Safety & Crime

Abbeville reports 303 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,216/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

18.3% of adults in Abbeville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 80.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Abbeville has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

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