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Grimes, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Dale County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
515
Population
412/sq mi density
$32,500
Median Income
$28,525 per capita
$80,700
Home Value
$107,282 Zillow
$783
Median Rent
35.0% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
494
Violent Crime/100K
4,611 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$32,500 median income, 10.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,700 home value, $783/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
494 violent crimes/100K (30% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$80,700
71% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$783/mo
33% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
72.3%
11% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
241
Median year built: 1986
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$80,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$107,282
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
72.3%
Owner-Occupied
27.7%
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:
$783/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
35.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
13% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1986
Average age of housing stock: 40 years
Homeownership Rate
72.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $80,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $107,282 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $783 |
| 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 | 72.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 241 |
| Median Year Built | 1986 |
| Rent Burden | 35.0% |