At a Glance
Median Income
$44,806
$31,627 per capita
Home Value
$141,600
Zillow: $146,389
Median Rent
$777/mo
32.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
2,375/100K
7,582/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Anniston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Anniston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Anniston a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Anniston residents earn a median household income of $44,806 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,627. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,828 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Anniston is $141,600 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,389. Median rent is $777/month, with 32.9% 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 1967.
Safety & Crime
Anniston reports 2,375 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 525% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,582/100K. The murder rate is 17.7/100K.
Education
21.5% of adults in Anniston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Anniston has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population21,377
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density466/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$44,806
Per Capita$31,627
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$6,288M
Avg Weekly Wage$988
Housing
A+
Home Value$141,600
Rent$777
Ownership59.1%
Zillow$146,389
Housing Units11,705
Rent Burden32.9%
Crime
F
Violent2,375/100K
Property7,582/100K
Murder17.7/100K
Assault1,830/100K
Burglary2,880/100K
Health
Obesity43.3%
Diabetes15.8%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death14,260/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain52.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,002 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute23 min
Broadband80.8%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Anniston was founded in 1872.
The median home in Anniston was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Anniston Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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