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Colony, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Blount County County
Colony, AL
At a Glance
How Colony Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Colony's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Colony a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Colony residents earn a median household income of $43,750 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,128. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 956 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Colony is $60,800 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,373. Median rent is $638/month, with 51.0% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Colony reports 344 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 10% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,001/100K.
Education
6.7% of adults in Colony hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colony has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.