Frisco City, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Monroe County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,657 Population 411/sq mi density
$35,602 Median Income $17,499 per capita
$89,800 Home Value $137,081 Zillow
$695 Median Rent 41.7% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$35,602 median income, 20.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,800 home value, $695/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Frisco City, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,602
53% below
$17,499 per capita
Home Value
$89,800
68% below
Zillow: $137,081
Median Rent
$695/mo
40% below
41.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
69% below
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
20.7%
475% above
22.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.3%
44% above
21.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Frisco City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
47%
Home Value
32%
Rent
60%
Poverty
180%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
575%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Frisco City a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Frisco City residents earn a median household income of $35,602 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,499. The unemployment rate stands at 20.7% (475% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.3% 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 Frisco City is $89,800 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,081. Median rent is $695/month, with 41.7% 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 1973.

Education

10.5% of adults in Frisco City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Frisco City has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,657
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density411/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans9.8%

Economy

D
Median Income$35,602
Per Capita$17,499
Unemployment20.7%
Poverty22.3%
County GDP$848M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,026

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,800
Rent$695
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$137,081
Housing Units691
Rent Burden41.7%

Health

Obesity46.3%
Diabetes17.1%
Smoking21.7%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death15,785/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain54.6 in/yr
Elevation414 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute31 min
Broadband70.2%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Frisco City was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Pensacola International (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.