At a Glance
Median Income
$69,127
$37,388 per capita
Home Value
$181,900
Zillow: $226,584
Median Rent
$1,214/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
607/100K
6,375/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.4%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Fultondale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fultondale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fultondale a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fultondale residents earn a median household income of $69,127 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,388. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,923 business establishments, including 1,550 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fultondale is $181,900 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,584. Median rent is $1,214/month, with 31.4% 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
Fultondale reports 607 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,375/100K.
Education
26.4% of adults in Fultondale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fultondale has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population9,753
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density803/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,127
Per Capita$37,388
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$65,539M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,376
Housing
A+
Home Value$181,900
Rent$1,214
Ownership65.9%
Zillow$226,584
Housing Units4,515
Rent Burden31.4%
Crime
F
Violent607/100K
Property6,375/100K
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death13,164/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain56.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation507 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.4%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed187 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries40
Did You Know?
Fultondale was founded in 1947.
The median home in Fultondale was built in 1987.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 187 Mbps.
There are 1,550 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 94 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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