Alexander City, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Tallapoosa County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
14,686 Population 319/sq mi density
$42,367 Median Income $27,272 per capita
$135,900 Home Value $203,935 Zillow
$690 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$42,367 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$135,900 home value, $690/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Alexander City, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,367
44% below
$27,272 per capita
Home Value
$135,900
52% below
Zillow: $203,935
Median Rent
$690/mo
41% below
26.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
48% below
80.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
111% above
19.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
29% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Alexander City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
56%
Home Value
48%
Rent
59%
Poverty
155%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
211%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Alexander City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Alexander City residents earn a median household income of $42,367 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,272. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,052 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Alexander City is $135,900 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,935. Median rent is $690/month, with 26.4% 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 1977.

Education

17.4% of adults in Alexander City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 80.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Alexander City has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population14,686
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density319/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$42,367
Per Capita$27,272
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty19.2%
County GDP$1,910M
Avg Weekly Wage$906

Housing

A+
Home Value$135,900
Rent$690
Ownership62.4%
Zillow$203,935
Housing Units7,211
Rent Burden26.4%

Health

Obesity41.5%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death12,183/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain57.0 in/yr
Elevation677 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+80.4%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute20 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Alexander City was founded in 1872.
The median home in Alexander City was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Auburn University Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.