Berry, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Fayette County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,063 Population 99/sq mi density
$48,819 Median Income $23,072 per capita
$103,900 Home Value $196,965 Zillow
$465 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$48,819 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,900 home value, $465/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Berry, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,819
35% below
$23,072 per capita
Home Value
$103,900
63% below
Zillow: $196,965
Median Rent
$465/mo
60% below
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
85/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
61% below
73.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Berry Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
37%
Rent
40%
Poverty
109%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
156%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Berry a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Berry residents earn a median household income of $48,819 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,072. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 370 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Berry is $103,900 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,965. Median rent is $465/month, with 23.8% 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 1987.

Safety & Crime

Berry reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 85/100K.

Education

13.1% of adults in Berry hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 73.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Berry has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,063
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density99/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,819
Per Capita$23,072
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$480M
Avg Weekly Wage$863

Housing

A+
Home Value$103,900
Rent$465
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$196,965
Housing Units406
Rent Burden23.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property85/100K

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death14,667/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain61.5 in/yr
Elevation442 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+73.3%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute34 min
Broadband78.1%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Berry was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.