At a Glance
Median Income
$86,250
$40,645 per capita
Home Value
$200,000
Zillow: $230,152
Median Rent
$915/mo
12.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.1%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
18.6% smoking rate
How Anderson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Anderson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Anderson a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Anderson residents earn a median household income of $86,250 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,645. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,558 business establishments, including 199 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Anderson is $200,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,152. Median rent is $915/month, with 12.8% 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 1964.
Education
30.1% of adults in Anderson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Anderson has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population309
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density240/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born9.7%
Veterans15.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,250
Per Capita$40,645
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$3,929M
Avg Weekly Wage$899
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$915
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$230,152
Housing Units112
Rent Burden12.8%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,937/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain58.5 in/yr
Elevation721 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.1%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute37 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Anderson was founded in 1825.
The median home in Anderson was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Northwest Alabama Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 199 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.