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Excel, AL
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Excel, AL
At a Glance
How Excel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Excel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Excel a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Excel residents earn a median household income of $66,167 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,478. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 488 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Excel is $145,500 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,081. Median rent is $590/month, with 19.7% 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
Excel reports 482 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,488/100K.
Education
23.5% of adults in Excel hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Excel has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.