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Gaylesville, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Cherokee County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
120
Population
86/sq mi density
$36,875
Median Income
$27,563 per capita
$157,100
Home Value
$208,226 Zillow
$1,188
Median Rent
18.8% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
654
Violent Crime/100K
7,357 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$36,875 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$157,100 home value, $1,188/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
654 violent crimes/100K (72% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$157,100
44% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,188/mo
2% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
61.2%
6% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
63
Median year built: 1968
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$157,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$208,226
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
61.2%
Owner-Occupied
38.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$716/mo
1 Bedroom
$772/mo
2 Bedroom
$936/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,206/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,381/mo
Census median rent:
$1,188/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
18.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
39% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1968
Average age of housing stock: 58 years
Homeownership Rate
61.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $157,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $208,226 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,188 |
| FMR Studio | $716 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $772 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $936 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,206 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,381 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 61.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 63 |
| Median Year Built | 1968 |
| Rent Burden | 18.8% |