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Gaylesville, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Cherokee County County
Gaylesville, AL
At a Glance
How Gaylesville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gaylesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Gaylesville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Gaylesville residents earn a median household income of $36,875 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,563. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 498 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gaylesville is $157,100 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,226. Median rent is $1,188/month, with 18.8% 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 1968.
Safety & Crime
Gaylesville reports 654 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,357/100K.
Education
14.6% of adults in Gaylesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 79.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gaylesville has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.