Margaret, AL

Margaret, AL

At a Glance

How Margaret Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Margaret's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Margaret a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Margaret residents earn a median household income of $97,075 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,671. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,943 business establishments, including 131 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Margaret is $224,700 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,540. Median rent is $881/month, with 35.7% 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 2007.

Safety & Crime

Margaret reports 89 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 376/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

21.3% of adults in Margaret hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Margaret has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

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