At a Glance
Median Income
$38,699
$23,553 per capita
Home Value
$101,900
Zillow: $110,733
Median Rent
$787/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
982/100K
7,697/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
82.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
21.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.2%
22.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Gadsden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gadsden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gadsden a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gadsden residents earn a median household income of $38,699 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,553. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,439 business establishments, including 204 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gadsden is $101,900 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $110,733. Median rent is $787/month, with 31.1% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
Gadsden reports 982 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 158% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,697/100K. The murder rate is 8.2/100K.
Education
14.8% of adults in Gadsden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
82.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gadsden has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population33,617
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density898/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$38,699
Per Capita$23,553
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty21.5%
County GDP$4,026M
Avg Weekly Wage$895
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,900
Rent$787
Ownership54.4%
Zillow$110,733
Housing Units16,498
Rent Burden31.1%
Crime
F
Violent982/100K
Property7,697/100K
Murder8.2/100K
Assault645/100K
Burglary2,011/100K
Health
Obesity49.2%
Diabetes17.5%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death14,706/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation564 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+82.4%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Gadsden was founded in 1867.
The median home in Gadsden was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 204 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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