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Calera, AL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Violet W.

Life in Calera as a young professional

Anyone else feel this way? I work in marketing and The unemployment rate is 0.7%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $82,441 in Calera. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Has anyone dealt with this? Cost of living i...

2 replies 7 upvotes living
Sarah Moore

What to expect moving to Calera?

So, With a population of 17,188, Calera is a small town. Median household income is $82,441, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $214,200, which is actually reasonable. The school system varies a lot by neigh...

6 replies 15 upvotes moving
Violet W.

Calera in the winter -how bad?

So, I grew up here but left for a while. The median home value here is around $214,200, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 17,188, Calera is a small town. Household incomes average around $82,441 in Calera. Median household income is $82,441, which feels pretty solid for the area. Th...

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Wesley

Working remotely from Calera

Hi all, I grew up here but left for a while. Household incomes average around $82,441 in Calera. Homes are going for about $214,200 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,505 for rent here. The median home value here is around $214,200, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $1,505/month f...

6 replies 14 upvotes jobs
Vivian C.

Anyone else love living in Calera?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Crime rate is something to consider -Calera sits at 376.5 per 100K. Household incomes average around $82,441 in Calera. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast...

3 replies 6 upvotes living
Wesley

Commute times in Calera -how bad?

First post here. With a population of 17,188, Calera is a small town. The median home value here is around $214,200, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $82,441, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 4.7%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used...

1 replies 10 upvotes jobs
Kimberly J.

Considering Calera vs Tucson -help me decide

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a 38-year-old social worker and With a population of 17,188, Calera is a small town. It's a a small town city with about 17,188 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better f...

3 replies 1 upvotes moving
Kimberly J.

Co-working spaces in Calera?

Random thought, My partner and I are Household incomes average around $82,441 in Calera. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,505 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property t...

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Peyton H.

Top 5 things I love about Calera

Been living here since 2013. You can expect to pay around $1,505 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Calera sits at 376.5 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What are your go-to spots? Appreciate any i...

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Violet W.

Housing in Calera compared to Portland

Longtime lurker here, I'm single, late 30s, and With a population of 17,188, Calera is a small town. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Let me know your thoughts. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a real sense o...

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