At a Glance
Median Income
$71,875
$22,422 per capita
Home Value
$130,600
Zillow: $204,558
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
99.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
17.7% smoking rate
How Alston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alston a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alston residents earn a median household income of $71,875 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,422. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 147 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alston is $130,600 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,558. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
11.5% of adults in Alston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
99.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alston has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population158
Median Age55.7 yrs
Density55/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,875
Per Capita$22,422
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$214M
Avg Weekly Wage$768
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,600
Rent
Ownership96.2%
Zillow$204,558
Housing Units116
Rent Burden35.0%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death13,468/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain50.9 in/yr
Elevation249 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+99.3%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute22 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Alston was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Vidalia Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.509 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.