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Alexander City, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Tallapoosa County County
Alexander City, AL
At a Glance
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)
Is Alexander City a Good Place to Live?
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 4.0% (11% 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 $201,555. 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.
Safety & Crime
Alexander City reports 544 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,810/100K. The murder rate is 6.7/100K.
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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.