At a Glance
Median Income
$82,441
$37,008 per capita
Home Value
$214,200
Zillow: $254,001
Median Rent
$1,505/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
376/100K
2,319/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.1%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Calera Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Calera's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Calera 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
Calera residents earn a median household income of $82,441 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,008. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,251 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Calera is $214,200 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,001. Median rent is $1,505/month, with 29.3% 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 2006.
Safety & Crime
Calera reports 376 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,319/100K.
Education
37.1% of adults in Calera hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Calera has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population17,188
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density707/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,441
Per Capita$37,008
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$17,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,284
Housing
A+
Home Value$214,200
Rent$1,505
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$254,001
Housing Units6,510
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent376/100K
Property2,319/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,795/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain56.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation533 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.1%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute34 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Calera was built in 2006.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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