At a Glance
Median Income
$72,941
$30,439 per capita
Home Value
$186,300
Zillow: $275,404
Median Rent
$929/mo
18.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
558/100K
5,770/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Harpersville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Harpersville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harpersville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Harpersville residents earn a median household income of $72,941 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,439. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,251 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harpersville is $186,300 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $275,404. Median rent is $929/month, with 18.3% 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 1988.
Safety & Crime
Harpersville reports 558 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,770/100K.
Education
14.0% of adults in Harpersville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harpersville has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,649
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density75/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,941
Per Capita$30,439
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$17,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,284
Housing
A+
Home Value$186,300
Rent$929
Ownership87.3%
Zillow$275,404
Housing Units765
Rent Burden18.3%
Crime
F
Violent558/100K
Property5,770/100K
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,795/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain56.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation430 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute36 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Harpersville was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.